New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
DISARMAMENT QUESTION
EMBARRASSING.
Especial by French Gable to The Trlbune,I

of Germany to the discussion of the question of
disarmament. Germany is not isolated on the
military ISSUE and that is the explanation OF
the Chancellor's defiant and uncompromisng
tone. France Austria and Italy are in sym
pathy with her on the impracticability of dis
armament. The Foreign Office finds ii incon-
venient TO ,persevere In policy from which
France dissents, yet it does not want TO back
down under the bullying tactics of Berlin
While the German Emperor did not succeed IN
intmdating the powers on the Morocco ques-
ton, he may be more effective IN operating
against England respecting the Hague con-
gress unless King Edward contrives once more
TO outmanHuvre him. Yet it will be a step
backward if the new congress does not venture
to discuss the question which the previous con-
gress took up. although it did not accomplish
practical results. It would be a failure, indi-
eating that the moral forces of civilization were
relaxing, not increasing.
NO PREMATURE DISSOLUTION.
The. government is still Iaboring IN a ship
overloaded with a cargo unscientificaly bal
lasted. It has barely finished the budget and
has carried only two measures to a second
reading. Mr.. Haldanes army bill and the
Scotch land bill, and, while the important meas
Of the session have not yet been intro
duced, there is a constitutional controversy i'm
pending respecting the relations Of the two
houses which viii take up much time and pos
sibly divide the Liberal party. The nature OF
the resolution dealing with the House Of Lords
is q subject OF varied conjecture but it NAV
safely be assumed that the government. with
an immense majority in the House Of Commons
has no idea Of premature dissolution over any
feature on the legislative programme Mr.
Balfour has taken stronger and more definite
line In opposition, and made full use of his OPP
portunity last night for uniting his own party
on the question of colonial preference. It was
an aggressive speech. which committed the
Unionists 10 more flexible treatment Of the de-
mands Of the colonies than is possible under
Free Trade 1t pointed directly toward general
tariff reform.
TARIFF Reform STRONGER.
The imperial conference has strengthened the
cause Of tariff reform Mr. Asquith's rejection
OF preferential trading was Inevitable Sir
James Mackay was brought in from the India
once 10 reinforce him, but no reserves Of argu-
fnent We're needed when the country had de-
cialFed by an unexampled majority for free trade.
Inc colonies cannot get what they want in I'M
pe-ial reciprocity while the present government
remains in power. Minor Establishments and
unbounded hospitality their Premiers can have
but not what is essential 10 the organic life
anu H-A4tS VI TIE empire II Is unlikely that
the conference VIII create more resentment than
good feeling Already one Of the Prerniers is
credited with the sarcasm that the conference
has been messed by two foreigners Sir U-iIr-{d
Laurier and Genera! Botha The American Am
bassador is giving dinner TO Sir Wufrid Lau-
rier and the Canadian ministers at Dorchester
House which Will be attended by one or two
other colonial Preniers.
COHTAT cEscn1r
Although the opera season has opened the
boxes have not been filed. and the social season
has been backward as the weather. The
Kings return tonight VIII be the signal for
activities on a larger scale. With single break
70 Newmarket. he remains at the palace until
the Whitsuntde holidays which he will pass
ar Windsor Prince Fushlma will be the earIj-
est royal guest with whom the King VIII ex-
change calls. The energies OF the ROYAL family
will be concentrated on the entertainment Of tho
personal representative Of the Mikado. The
weeks functions VIII include a state BANQUET,
a visit TO Woolwlch, a luncheon at tho Mansion
House, dinner at Marlborough House. a review
al Aldershot and luncheon at Windsor. There
Is distinct trace OF business in the enforcement
Of the ban against the comic opera The Nj
kado," not only here but also at Sheffield where
q prosecution has been ordered for the prod,l--
ton OF an unlicensed play. Mr.. Gilbert never
fanc!ed that his harmless jokes would be taken
seriously. The King and Queen Of Denmark and
the King and Queen Of Norway are coming later
in the season. There may be two state balls At
Buckingham Palace and a third at Windsor
Ascot will be more brilliant than last year.
THE ACADEMY PICTURES.
The picture Of the year at the Academy IS
- ~ a7-
example Of technique color composition and
quality. Il IS modern art 50 perfect as 10 >.
- good as any old master. Sargent's Lady
Speyer with violin is also a wonderful picture
and 90 is the portrait Of sIrs. Archibald Iar.e-
man His portrait Of the Countess of Essex Is
theatrical with reckless brushwork and that OF
Lady Eden a. the card table IS unpleagantlv re-
aiis-Lc IN the painting Of the long neck Two
q Saa1Hon's portraits Mrs IckeIheIrle- and
MISC Irene Cnternyer, have been exhibited in
America he has three other subjects. his
brother, Mrs Josc=Iine Bagot with q little bov.
ard Mrs.. Rattan Tata. the last With IN opu'ert
background suited 70 her dusAy Oriental beau
-. IN black and gold The only other important
American work IS lax Boh-ns subject picture
entitled Youth" and designed for q ballroom.
i iz f1H % action with two girls running IN tee
saa,t glade q forest framed with shadow
aazses u dark foliage. and IS highly decorative
from an ingenious USE of pine cones- There arc
two Crcaardsons among the portraits. Ccr@'a
highly iGealtzed likeness Or Edward vi. several
Characterize works by SIR Luxe Fildss. and me
excellent BlaEch-. Classical subjects and ar4c-
dstas ia paint abound. the Hoa- John CoUIe-'s
Marriage u Convenience appealing strongly
- the popular taste There f. ons stirring
marine by Napier Eeay, bat the landscape.
water co!ors and sculpture are below the usual