McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-22

ner. They drove TO the mansion Of Bis
marck and were several hours In converse.
ton. Bismarck, the Courier states, looks
| iii and thin, and his face is yellow from the
effects Of q recent attack of jaundice and
his gate is heavy, but his eyes retain their
force. The Crown Prince on the 10Th took
leave of the emperor at the palace and left
for Spain.
Inquiries come to London from
America as to whether it was true, as re-
ported in trade circles there, that the French
government had removed the prohibition
against the American hog products. Neither
newspapers nor news agencies can find au-
thority for the statement that this has been
done, and inquiries at Paris fail to confirm
the report.
The London Times Paris dispatch
says: The collective arbitration Of powers
most interested must prevent war between
France and China. Europe will be delight
ed to learn that they have accepted the arbi-
tration of England, Russia and America.
1t is believed the prosecution of
O'Donnell intends to treat the case as an
ordinary one of murder, and nothing Of a
political nature will be introduced unless
| rendered necessary by mode Of the defense.
ENGLAND.
The London Observer says there is
| reason to believe that the result of the inter-
| views between De Lesseps and English ship
owners, on the Suez canal matter, has been
4 81, hot
| the points of view from which they respec-
| lively regard the question differ too funda-
mentally to allow any possibility of mutual
agreement, Speaking at Manchester on the
| 18th, De Lesseps said that he had received
| from engineers of the Panama canal assur-
ances that the canal would be open in five
years. -.
FRANCE AND CHINA.
In an interview Marquis Tsenz de-
clared that recently the situation between
France and China has become very critical,
owing to the proceedings of the French, the
Government repeated votes in the cham
| Der of deputies, and the juxtaposition of
Chinese and French troops. Many we'll
armed and regulated Chinese regulars have
crossed the frontier and encamped at Bac-
mint, where they are closely watching the
movements of the French. Notwithstand-
ing the movements of the French fleet, three
army corps Of 10, 900 men each, and equip
ped in European fashion, can on very short
notice, march by three different routes
against the French. Among the
Chinese troops are many European
and American engineers. The French may
be able to throw few bombshells into Can
ton, but it would be difficult for their fleet
to approach the place, as the water is too
shallow. France must first give warning if
she contemplates a hostile demonstration to
the merchant vessels of all nations here. If
the Canton Mandarins are energetic the ma
tives will fight well, and the French will
find them worthy foemen. Chinais receiv-
ing encouragement and material aid from all
sides. have received no communication
from the French government since my last
arrival in Paris. 1 shall return to Folke-
stone almost Immediately. Concluding he
said: China ardently desires peace and de-
plores that the situation daily becomes more
aggravated. She will recognize, however
regretfully, the accomplished facts and leave
to France the towns and forts captured
south Of Red river. China is determined,
however, to hold Bacmint against all COM
ers with the greatest energy. The passage
Of the Red river will certainly be declara-
ton Of war. China is perfectly aware that
Admiral Coubet is preparing for campaign
against the Chinese. He repeatedly sends
kilograms demanding boats of light draught
and depends entirely on France to avoid
war. France must stop at once. To:mor-
row may be too late. r.a