New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
FNGLAND'S RELATION TO
KINGS NAMED H44KON
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significant than the coronation OF King Eaakon
described by English correspondents as an i'm
pressve pageant Antiquarians have discovered
tha1 the first Hsakon was reared at King Athels
mans court in Winchester and that there was
q sea king in TrondhJem when King Alfred was
the first royal reformer in England: but these
"reminiscences are of artificial interest when tho
new sovereign is known as King Edwards SON.
n-lsw and thoroughly English in synpathies
The repeal OF the union between Sweden ana
independent Norway becomes in English esri
nation orderly family AFFAIR. when ulti-
mstely In both countries There win be descend
srts OF Queen Victoria on the throne The
German invasion crowned with English hosnl-
tality is q sign that the work OF reconciliation
begun 81 Paris and continued in other capitals
will be completed IN the fatherland Already
there has been a complete change Of tone in the
English press toward Germany in consequence
OF the exchange OF courtesies between munich
palres. artists. musicians and writer's. Ths.
German Ambassador has been most heinful in
enecting this result and in opening the way for
e meeting between King Edward and the Ger
nan Emperor IN the early future No date Is
yet mentioned for that occurrence, but when II
comes IL viii be q final demonstration OF the
Kings right 10 the title Of a great pacihcator.
NEAT REFORMS IN ENGLAND
methods is abating. not only in consequence OF
the evidence that the President will carry out
the reforms necessary for the restoration OF
confidence IN American export trade but also
because the English journals are discovering
that houses are not in order at home ''The
Daily Mall" IS constrained TO admit that while
the high class provision trade is conducted
under excellent conditions smaller firms are
seriously at fault. since putrid meat has been
discovered IN tins and packing establishments
are filthy and insanitary. So much damage has
been caused by the newspaper agitation here TO
some immense industries that royal commits
sion VIII probably be appointed for the sake OF
framing new system Of regulations and re-
moving popular prejudice against timed goods
Reforms begun in America by a courageous
President viii be carried out in England where
the methods Of meat inspection are deplora bly,
lax
PLANS OF Mr.. AND MRS. LONGWORTR
Mr. and Mrs Longworth who have thor
oughly enjoyed the Ascot races and other Incl
dents Of their second week In England. viii re-
turn from Kiel for the next weeks court, Mrs
Reid's dance and few other engagements and
then so 70 Paris. They have seen English
society at its best and have received marked
attention from the King. Mrs. Longworth. after
being the victim OF newspaper enterprise at the
tine Of her wedding has won q place for her
self here by her self-restraint. dignity and un-
affected charms. She is described by social
psrsgraphers having distinction OF manner.
and all who have met her agree that the COM
plirnent is well rnerfted Mr. and Mrs Fred
erick W. whitridge are making & brief visit TO
Tring before returning 20 America. The Rev.
Dr.. Foster and Mrs. Foster, from Trenton. are
at one OF the Piccadilly hotels Mrs. Wander
bilt and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt are Cla-
ridges. and Mr.. and Mrs. George Vanderbilt
are al the Berkeley Hotel. There a large
Eroup OF American women al the Ascot races.
where they We're known by their fine taste IN
dress The motor cars. instead Of cheapening
coarsening toilets by exposure TO dust, have
developed the resources OF the costumer, for
wraps and dust coats have become more or less
artistic. The fine weather has permitted a
brilliant display OF fashion this year. in spite
Of the scarcity OF royalties and the Queens abb
sence. Some social writers have described it as
the American Ascot. but that IS exaggerated
tribute 70 the interest excited by the presence
Of the Presidents daughter.
WORK OF CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEN.
The fifteen members OF the National Civic AS
socistion are investigating the Norwich tram
ways to-day. and viii return 10 London before
midnight. II has a good system Of electric trac-
tion under private control. but the managers are
anxious 10 sell the plant the municipal cor
porstion, which has introduced electric lighting.
The arrangements are not yet completed for a
visit 10 Bristol where private companies have
been reluctant 10 open their books and plant for
Inspection The committee viii be fully en-
ployed for a fortnight in London examining the
accounts and mechanism Of the South Metro
politan Gas Company and other undertakings
The social functions for the committee, opening
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Constitutional Club. viii be continued next week
with the Lord Mayors luncheon the Mansion
House dinner Of the Tramway and Railway
Managers Association. the garden party OF the
chairman Of the London County Council and
party at Stafford House. Dr Maltbie and
other members CT the committee express salts
faction over the results Of their prolonged exam
nation OF public and private ownership in Great
Britain. They expect agreement on a good many
points although the committee IS diVlGeo
fairly evenly between the public and private
ownership groups Active work here VIII be
closed al the end Of this month, when the COM
mittee viii disperse in various directions, few
members returning 10 America at once The ma
jorty making a short tour OF the Continent
THEATRES HALF EMPTY
With few exceptions, the theatres are half
empty and the managers viii close them
earlier than usual. AT Pineros His House
in Order and Colonel Newcone" at Els
Ma1esty's are drawing good houses, but lhe
audiences even at those theatres are largely
made up OF American tourists. The managers
point the moral that playgoers are weary OF
ropes Cf sand and insist upon having oraiia
with genuine fibre and substance. but their piaiIS
toi autumn contain little evidence that they are
iiapressed with the Importance Of the discoF-
asnn~ and