New-York tribune., 1907-09-29

AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
1msitan;a's Records-Dr. Cottyers s
" Dignity and Degree.
Especial by French Cable to The Irloune-I


rcopyright 1907 by The Tribune Association
london Sept. 2S-The comments on the Lusi-
tania's second voyage are more restrained than
the utterances of fortnight ago 1t is frankly
admitted that the German records OF average
sneed and maximum run for twenty-four hours
ore not likely to be beaten this year When
,horouebly efficient force of stokers has been
recruited and the ship is in perfect working
order better results are expected with con-
fdence.
DR. Robert CoIlyer carries his eighty-four
wears so lightly that the Yorkshiremen require
proof that the birth records at Keighley are
correct He has been preaching in London anu
elsewhere with his oldtime vigor, has enjoyed
revisiting the moors around Ilkley. where ne
worked as a blacksmith and a factory hand ana
IS proud Of the distinction of being done III
brass for the Carnegie library at the 1ork-
shire watering place. His welcome to LeeoS'
where he received degree from the university
was a genuine Homecoming. and while it was
conducted with academic formality. the ice
was broken when he described the translation
Of the old factory bell from IIkley to New York
University and its conversion from an Internal
mechanism into a sweet musical instrument
something, in the old Methodist language, re-
generated. sanctified and glorified He mas
made deep impression by his Old World dig
nifty of manner wherever he has spoken. and
expresses regret that his delightful journey to
his old home is ending.
The only other prominent American visitor IN
London has been General Grosvenor. who has
enjoyed a long. lesurely journey in Ireland
The American Ambassadors speech at Liam
dudno has received tributes from the leader
writers of THE Spectator" The Daily Tele-
graph THE Morning POST and many other
journals. The points which have attracted the
most attention the practical character OF
education in America and the munifcent sup
port which schools and universities obtain from
men of wealth. His statistics have excited the
envy OF the reformers at oxford and Cam
bridge, who making little progress with the
new endowment funds Miss Reid Is now with
her father at Dorchester House, after her voy
age the Lusitania.
The Prime Minister he's suspended sitting for
his portrait by Sir James Guthrie. and has gone
to Balmoral. probably for a week. His short
speeches in Scotland have shown that he is in
high spirits. and the Krkdale election will not
dampen them. The Unionists have barely held
their ground in the campaign against what was
called atheistic socialism, but in reality a
labor fight conducted under disadvantages.
One of the few remaining Tory squires. Sir
John Kennaway. has sprung to the rescue of
Mr. Ralfour whom Jesse Ceilings has been as
sailing with unwOnted bitterness in DevOnshre
The baronet has not explained the real issue
The autumnal Unionlst conference Will occur at
Birmingham, and Mr.. BalfOur will be the chief
speaker The faithful Jesse Ceilings. with his
usual subtletv. IS bringing pressure to bear
upon Mr. BaIfour It will discredit tariff
form IN the Midland stronghold. which has not
deserted Mr.. Chamberlain
me publication I'm three volumes of Queen
Victoria's correspondence will be the chief lit
erary event of next month. A c. Benson has
done the bulk OF the work OF selecting the let
ters from an immense mass of official and pri-
vate correspondence but Lord Esher has been
vised the proof sheets He is one of the Kings
most trusted confidential advisers. and is noted
for sobriety of judgment.
One OF the most brilliant social occurrences
Of the autumn will be the visit OF the King and
Queen of Spain to Webeck Abbey. 1t is ru-
mored that the famous underground galleries
will be brought into use as ballroom. but that
seems fantastic proposal.
replica OF Watts's colossal statue "Physi-
cal Energy originally designed for Cecil
Rhodess tomb in the AIatoppo Hills. has been
set UP in Kensington Gardens gray stone
pedestal 1t stands midway of the avenue lead
ing from the Round Pond to the Serpentine. and
the rider on the painting horse is looking toward
old Kensngton Palace The sculptor gave the
model for the statue. and the government has
paid the cost Of casting It. The statue is more
effective on its present site than the previous
version of It was when shown IN the quad
rancle of Burlington House. The classical
horse, with his spirited rider. pulsating with
energy is the most original ornament of the
London parks. l. N r