The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-26
EUROPE PREPARING FOR WAR
An Agreement Of The Triple Alliance Is to
FOTeYef Disable Russia.
RUSSIAN RIFLE FACTORIES RUNNING.
Jewish Merchants of the First Guild Prepar-
ing to Leave Moscow-Bing Alex
andria-Forslgn Events.


LONDON. August 25-The report that France
and Russia had virtually agreed that in tho
event of a victory over Germany they would
have Scbleswig reannexsd TO Denmark
caused considerable comment in Berlin.
Feeling has been mounting high for some
days past. This rumor. however, has called
to public attention other rumors Of similar
nature regarding the triple alliance. IL was
stated recently on high authority at Vienna
that one of the unwritten agreements OF
the triple alliance was, in the event OF success
in continental war. to disable Russia for
ever by diyesting the empire OF Poland. I'm
land and the Baltic provinces and competing
the Gar 70 abandon ST. Petersburg for Mos
COW. France at the same time to DO com
PEELED to give up Nice and Corsica TO Italy.
PREPARING ToB GIGANTIC STRUGGLE.
These arrangements are understood to
be merely provisional. but the fact that they
are talked of shows the European nations are
preparingfor the gigantic struggle
The Russian rifle factories are running
night and day on new breech-loading repeat
ing rifles with which it is proposed 70 arm all
the infantry, both of the active army and the
reserve. But although the greatest dllgence
is shown in the manufacture, 1t IS believed
that at least two years will eapse before the
whole military force Of the empire will be
provided with the weapon This would not
prevent Russia from going to war III tho
meantime. as not less than 400 0OO men Will
have the rifle within this year.
JEws vACATING MOSCOW.
A dispatch from Moscow says that even tho
Jewish merchants OF the first guild are pre-
pairing TO leave the oity. helatest order makes
it impossible for them 10 carry on business,
as Jews are not allowed to employ Christians.
and all other Jews but the merchants Of first
guild being ordered 10 leave Moscow, the
merchants can't longer conduct thor tratfic.
Besides the freedom of the guild is liable TO
yearly revocation and would not probably be
renewed The result will be that in the course
Of few months Moscow will be entirely clear
Of Jews. Owing 10 the fact that Jews are
being forced back in large numbers on ac-
count of destitution from Germany and
Austria. the Russian Government has issued
orders TO the police t. abstain from plunder-
ing Jews who are on their way out Of Russia.
THE FRENCH FLEET.
The French fleet started hOmeward to-day
bound for Cherbourg. The British sailors
gave the departing visitors three hearty cheers,
which were as heartily respondedtO. LasteV
ming over 900 French sailors, accompanied
10y a number of their officers, were enter
tained ut the town hall In Portsmouth has
guests IF the municipality The decorations,
marQue5ses and other appurtenancea Tor the
previous reception of the officers and other
distinguished guests remained ia position and
augmented the effect Of the entertainment.
The directors Of tho Royal Sailors Home at
Portsmouth gave the French seamen all tho
privileges Of membership during thor stay.
The mayor of Portsmouth. VINO presided at
the entertainment. expressed the earnest de-
sire Of Englshmen TO remain on terms OF
peace with ell nations