New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
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has considerably altered the situation in France
II the French nation perused the London papers,
with all their moralizing on this encounter, both
General Bouhnger and NJ Foquct might be
consigned to private life. But they do NJ T.
They insist, much to the surprise of the Enghsh
public, treating French affairs from a frcnch
point of view Thus regarded. IT is clear tha'
General Boulangcr has discrcdited himself; not
with rejecting sensible. Frenchmen, for among
them he had no credit but with his own admirers
His deportment in the Chamber did him no good;
his resignation did him none His insults TO
NJ Floauet seem to have been calculated on NJ.
Ferry's refusal to fight under impossible con-
ditions which General Boulanger perhaps thought
he could impose on NJ. Floquet also. But NJ.
Floquet had the advantage of being seconded
by NJ ClCmenceau, one of the most expert duel
lists in France. who believes in real fighting or
none
When the duel came off it was the civilian
who was cool. and the soldier who lost his tenn
per. Il is not necessary TO admire duelhnG IN
order to admire the dcmcanOr of this elderly
lawyer of sixty, who had to face the youngest
General in the French Army. Prime Ministers
ought not to fight: but if they will fight it is
best that they should fight well Beyond ques
ton VI Floquet is stronger and more respected
to-day in France than if he had not fought.
As for General Boulanger. his wound in the
neck may or may not be serious as reported.
In either he has lost prestige with the army,
where he never was ldolizcd, by allowing him
self to he wOTSted in contest with civilian.
Frenchmcn generally seem inclined to think the
figure he cuts in the whole business slightly
ridiculous; perhaps not slightly. A would
be dictator who provolles a duel and gets the
worst of IT. is less dangerous than he was. Al
ready some of his leading friends have abandoned
him.
The visit of the German Emperor to St Peters
burg has no political object, say the wise men
of the Berlin and Vienna press as Prince Bis
marck sent him and Count Herbert Bismarck ac-
companies him. This assertion is open to doubt.
What is certain is that while the AustrO-German
alliance remains unshaken, Prince BiSmarcks
constant anxiety to keep on good terms with
Russia also is again shown by this friendly meet
ing of the German and Ru. sian sovereigns That is
quite enough to account for the journey. Lord
Salisbury looks suspciously: even anXiousy.
The stories sent from Berlin TO London about
the Imprisonment Of the Empress Victoria arc
pure inventions There is, however, no cessation
of the conflict between her and Prince Bismarck.
The quarrel of the moment relates to certain docu-
nents touching the question of the Regency during
the late reign and other matters. These dOcu-
mcnts are supposed to have been brought away
from Berlin by the Queen of England, which Is
not probable. The Emperor says they are Ger
man state papers, and insists on their return
There is doubt material for a European scandal
of the first magnitude if this quarrel be not
appeascd.
Mr. Smiths offer Of a Special Commission to
inauirc into the charges against Mr.. Parnel and
others was received with some hesitation by Mr..
Parnell and Mr. Gladstone and their supporters
They wished 10 narrow the inquiry. What Mr.
ParneIl wanted was Parliamentary Committee
whose functions should be strictly limited TO
examining into the authenticity of the letters said
10 have been written by him. The Commission
of Judges now granted is very different tribunal;
surely a more competent one. 1t has, moreover,
very large powers. 1t may. according TO the terms
of the notice 20 into all the charges examine wit
pcsscS on oath, and compel full disclosures OF all
facts and documents. Mr.. Parncll declines either
to accept or reject this proposal. ana leaves IL 10
The House TO decide. The GladStonlan organ ac-
ccrts the Commission in principle, insists that the
names OF the Commissioners shall be inserted III
The bill. which is reasonable and renews the
effort TO limit the scope OF the investigation; an
effort not likely to he successful
understand the state Of things to he this:
Mr. Parnell has convinced his friends that the
letters can be proved fergcrcS There they "ouiu
Ii,,. IN ston - The Times j. confident in the
ecnuineness of the letters but its case goes much
further If Mr. O'Donnolls action had been tried
out the defendants were prepared TO produce
great number Of Irish witnesses many OF thcm
peasants who would they believe, have proved
direct connection between the Outrages ana the
Irish National League They allege, in short, that
these outrages were committed IN execution
Of direct orders from the League. The Times
now accepts the proposal of the Commission un-
rcscrvedly and Will do its best TO bring out thls
part of the case.
The question of the London police under the
new bill has been settled in accordance with
common sense and the best American precedenis.
Control will be kept in the hands of the Imperial
Government The information supplied to the
House OF Commons respecting the American prac-
nce was as usual, Of a surprising klhd Nir'
Chders who has been Home Secretary, was per-
baps most surprising of all In America, said
Mr. Chillcrs. every State has its own police Inc
State of New York, with city OF two million IN
habitants had local police Everywhere, eX-
cept in Washington, the American ponce Wis
under municipal control but in Washington it was
under State control In spite of this interesting
guidance, the House managed to vote rght, re-
iecting by seventy majority Professor Stuarts pro-
posal 10 put this great army under the control OF
an elective council
The Dress debate on Irish policy started in the
House of Lords by the Duke Of Argyll, was IN
teresting but it was not debate. The Duke madc
strong speech; his speeches are always strong
When he sat down Lord Rcsebcry, Lord Spencer
Lord Granville and all the other Liberal peers
sat still. Not even Tory rose. 80 the Loro
Chancellor put the question and the Dukes rcso-
ution Nyas carried This not meant as
compliment 10 HIS Grace's powers Of oratory,
which are great, but hints that some OF his
opponeits think they have been lecturcd enough
One more great reputation has collapsed ".
Renshaw sometime lawn tennis champion oi Ing
land, has been vanquished lie was iot years
,ha1'rtt almost rs unapproachable at lawn tennis
ss Pohor,s il M billiards Last year he had TO
resign the cham pionship because he had tennis
L. III. roar be entered the field aga!n. but