The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-01
The Advic of the Marquis De Bro
teuil to tho Chambers.
He Would Have Franco to Desir,
Peace but Not to Fear War.
italy Is Advised to Withdraw from
the African Campaign.
Germany and Austria so Counsel Her
so That She May Prepare for
the Impending Events
In Europe.

eign budget was begun In tho Chamber Of
Deputies today. The Marquis dc Bretcuil
reviewed the situation in Europe caused
by the triple alliance, the stability Of
which he had no faith in. He declared
that in tho face Of foreign countries there
was no difference between Monarchists
and Republicans in France. Prince Bis
marck was responsible for the ornaments
which he (Bismarck) had said were
crushing Europe. frances duty was TO
profit by the situation. The task was u
difficult one, as her form Of government
prevented the conclusion of an alliance.
II was necessary TO terminate the unstable
character OF the ministers, and Il was es-
pecially important that the warand marine
departments should he free from such fire.
quent changes. When France was strong
alliances would come for themselves.
The marquis gave assurance that the
Right would not raise any difficulties, but
would always place the country's interests
above those Of party. France, he sad,
must wish the Gar 10 remain the arbitcr
Of peace, and France mus, seize every OPP
portunity 10 show him sympathy aud
make him understand without exag-
getated demonstration that the French are
strong but discreet friends. The prospect
OF an early settlement OF the differences
between England and France was satisfac.
tory, and the speaker hoped the. relations
between both countries would become
more friendly. France did not cherish
any Ill feeling toward Italy, and he hoped
Tor rcapproachment between the two
countries in the common interests. In
conclusion the marquis said: "let MS
show ourselves q nation desiring peace,
but not fearing war. Let MS reject all idea
OF nm offensive war. and desire only 10 live
and work, taking care that nothing shall
compromise our honor and dignity"
the Guardiaa'. Commercial Article.
MANCHESTER, Feb. 2o.-Thc Guardian
In its commercial article. says: The cx.
pcriencc Of sellers regarding the progress
Of business II not encouraging. Prices are
in most cases steady, especially where the
production Is under engagement, but oc
casionally there lisa tendency slightly IN
favor Of buyers. Sellers, however, arc
content 10 await the course Of events.
There is n moderate inquiry for some
kinds Of India staples, but often the rates
offered or the time fixed for delivery are
unsatisfactory. The inquiry Tor China
and Japan il smaller, and there has been
but few transactions. Home houses are
buying sparingly, 10y reason Of the severity
Of the weather, and the reluctance Of dis-
trbuton 10 purchase for the spring trade
until the weather bscomcs mil,ler. The
minor foreign markets continue 10 take
moderately. Few sales ofbundled yarn have
been effected for japan aud India, where
sellers did not insist upon extreme prices,
but none Of the foreign markets have done
an average business. Manufactures have
bought carefully. These are discouraged
by tho want OF life in the cloth depart.
ments, which are quiet throughout. Pro.
duccn OF India goods, especially 81 the
lighter classes, hold contracts IN sufficient
number 10 prevent the Necessity oi press.
ing sales. Prices are steady. Tie same
remarks apply with equal force 10 China
staples. Best printers are steady. Manu-.
iactupn are better fortified with orders
than they were three or four weeks ago.
Medium aud common grades are slow;
stocks arc tending 10 increase.