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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1901
Page
4
London dispatch reviews Lord George Hamilton India policy and American engineering impact in India, notes Vlakfontein setback, pro and anti war sentiment, and Redmond's push for national university in Ireland with Home Rule tie. Includes Supreme Court decision reactions.
London reports on Charles Frohman pairing Irene Vanbrugh with Dion Boucicault in new plays at the Duke of York's Theatre, Edna May staying through Christmas, Martin Harvey's revival and Eugene Aram plans, Beerbohm Tree’s farewell speech, and Coquelin brothers engaging in Paris charity work. Kitty Cheatham returns to stage at Great Queen Street in A Lady from Texas, with strong audience reception. The Silver Slipper at Lyric Theatre gains acclaim as a successor to Wolforda, and Connie Ediss headlines with Class. E A D
The Times editorial argues London needs electrical transit improvements including deep tubes and City light. Obstructions cited include British conservatism, antiquated laws, concealment, timidity, and public grumbling. The St Pauls Cathedral opposes the Piccadilly to City tube over foundation fears.
Across Europe political news remains dull during Whitsun week with no major events in England. An attack on M Waldeck Rousseau in Havre is cited as settled though details of the assailant’s identity remain unclear. Cassagnac urged a French crusade against England amid Morocco talks.
Berlin reports that German newspapers treat U S Germany ties as strained. They call anti German sentiment in the United States exaggerated and deny plans for coaling stations or colonies while accusing U S pressure in Brazil of meddling and threatening Monroe doctrine disregard.
London reports the King, during Whitsun Week at Windsor, desires personal attacks on him to be met with silent contempt. He and his party enjoy fine weather as Windsor’s new golf links are opened and the ancient game is celebrated as truly royal.
Paris June 1 reports American recipients at the Old Salon with H Hartwich receiving a second class painting medal and G H Mosler Seymour Thomas and Miss Watkins earning third class medals or honorable mentions in painting while sculptors Barnard Walter and others gain honors. Mosler, 24, born in Munich, studies in Paris and Chicago and will return June 6. Seymour Thomas, born 1868 in San Augustine Texas, studied in Paris and San Antonio and has prior Paris Salon honors. Mrs Mary F MacMonnies wife of Frederick MacMonnies also gains honors. Barnard is a Chicago-trained sculptor with a Paris Exposition gold medal. George Grey Barnard, born 1863 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, holds multiple honors and studios in New York and Paris.
London critics find Dr. C V Stanford's English grand opera disappointing despite elaborate production and strong singing. Heroine Suzanne Adams shines, Claudio actor Coates impresses, Benedick and the Friar praised, but weak libretto and Wagner-like demands hamper the work. Dresden reports Paderewski's Maniu also disappointing.
Berlin June 1 Commander Beehler the United States Naval Attaché here is drafting a special report on naval leagues in Germany Austria and the great good derived therefrom.
Berlin reports crop prospects in Prussia are bleak with major failures feared. Count von Bilow as President of the Prussian Ministry orders departments to plan state aid measures. Estimated losses run to 183.75 million marks for wheat and 103 million marks for rye.
Berlin hosts Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry amid military pages and crowd scenes. Gen Bonnat earns polite reception from workers while William II interacts warmly. observers note the Queen’s special favor and the gloomy mood of her husband.
London press react to Lord George Hamilton's letter condemning British employers and unionists. The St James's Gazette lauds his blunt critique of Micawber-like tactics and calls for British firms to favor customers when possible. The Globe warns unions must change or risk losing the American market to U S competition.
The infant's nurse will receive $2000 with the baby's first tooth, another $2000 when the child can speak, and a further $2000 when the child begins unassisted walking, amid generous payments offered to the nurse by the palace party.
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