The morning call., 1891-12-05
FRANCE REBUFFED.
The Powers Decline Her Diplo-
matte OVertures.
Plan to Involve England in Trouble With
China Discovered.
No Necessity for Joint Interference Against
China-RuSsia'S Clever Intrigue.
The Russell Divorce Case.
Copyrighted, 1891. by the New YORK Associated
Press

LONDON, Dec. 4.-The French Govern
ments overtuios TO the powers for Joint
diplomatic action at PekiDg accompanied
by naval demonstration at tie treaty
ports, have met with distinct rebuff from
the English and German Governments. In
diplomatic circles here 1t is said that 1t needs
no special sagacity to discover the French
game. Russia has declared her intention to
hold alcot from any Intervention. But her
European ally, acting for her, aims to in
voVe England in hostile treatment of the
Chinese Government with which, ere long,
England may>find it advisable to concert in
action against common enemy. The over
lures OF France were intimated to the Chi
nese Embassy here. and also wired to the
British Minister in China, whose reply ad-
vised independent action, if any be required.
This enabled Lord Salisbury to tell France
that there was no necessity for joint or any
other interference in China.
THE RUSSELL CASE.
The cheers with which the verdict in the
Russell case was received inside and outside
the court were due to the revulsion of pub-
lie feeling against the Countess, as unjustIy
trying to brand Earl Russell and Professor
Roberts. number of college chums of the
Earl crowded around and congratulated him
and Professor Roberts. There was gen.
eral impression during the trial that the
Countess. though OF charming presence, was.
dlf1cu't to. get along with as wife. Her
family history explains her tendencies to
freedom of life and language. Her father,
Sir Claude Scott, the spendthrift son of
Banker Scott. became involved in scandal
with the wife of Lord Albert Gin ton, tie
uncle of the Duke of Newcastle. Sir Claude
willed all he possessed to Lady Clinton, but
Lady Scott successfully opposed the will
The next time the family figured in the
courts was in the notorious case in which
Lena, the eldest daughter, obtained an an
nnllment OF her marriage. with Sebright.
Lena has since married Dick Russell,
who is no relative of the Earl. Both Lena
and Dick supported the Countess in her suit
for separation. Her mother was opposed to
the suit on account of the revelations that
would be made in court. The dowager
Countess Russell is deeply chagrined over
the proceedings and tried to induce the
Countess to make private settlement.
AN ABYssINIAN PRINCE.
Prince Theodore, son of the late King
John Of Abyssinia, who was brought to En-
gland to be educated, has been sentenced 10
weeks Imprisonment in Brussels for being
concerned in street row.
EMPLOYMENT OF BAR-MAIDs.
The revelations made before the Labor
Commission concerning bar-maids' hours OF
work and the terms on which they have
been employed have obliged the commission
to appoint two women sub-cnmmissioners
TO take evidence privately. The witnesses
deposed that many employers made it a con-
dition of employment of bar-maids they
should encourage addresses. In a host of
instances the working hours amounted to
over one hundred hours weekly. The whole
tendency OF the evidence is against employ
Ing bar-maids, except under strict legisla-
tive control.
The verdict was for the Earl, and the
Countess was condemned to pay the costs
of the action, which are very heavy
THE CLANCARTY REUNION.
1t is announced that an event will SOON
take place that will bring about a reunion
of the Clancarty family and the social rec
ognitlon Of the Countess of Clancarty, for
merly Belle Billion. That is" remarked
friend of the Countess, "If it is a son."