Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04
London Had Really Nothing to Be
Frightened About.
A SHORT CABINET COUNCIL MEETING
Protection Of British Residents in
China the Topic Considered.
TROOPS TO BE SENT THERE

LONDON, October 4.-The English news
papers have apparently recovered from the
bad scare caused some of them by the
hasty calling of a cabinet council Yester-
day the afternoon newspapers were serious
ly apprehensive of war with France. Now
they are unanimous in expressing the opin-
ion that there is not the slightest cause of
anxiety as to a serious dispute with France
and ii seems to be admitted that the cab
met council which meets today will not be
called upon to decide anything more se-
rious than the protection of British inter-
ests in China.
II seems generally agreed. however that
the cabinet council will decide the cues-
non as to whether or not British troops
are to be sent Immediately to treaty ports
of China.
The cabinet council met today. Most OF
the ministers were present Sir VIM. Har-
court. chancellor of the exchequer, was alb
sent The cabinet council meeting lasted
from noon until 1:30 pm. Ii is UNDER
stood that a perfect agreement was reach
ed respecting the plans submitted for the
protection OF British residents I'm China.
III is announced upon authority that the
cabinet council after discussing the state
OF affairs in China decided TO send troops
to that country, in order to protect British
interests. 1t is also probable that addi-
tional ships Will be sent to strengthen the
fleet in Chinese waters under the command
of Admiral Fremantle
1t is also said that in consequence of to-
Gays meeting OF the cabinet the British le-
CATION at Pekin will shortly be guarded by
british bluejackets and native Indian SOL
diers.
Proposed by the Chinese Minister.
BERLIN. October 4.-The Frankfort
Zeitung Gays that the Chinese minister in
London has proposed to the British gov-
ernment that Russia, Great Britain and
France dispatch troops to the treaty ports
OF China in order to protect the interests
OF foreigners residing there. The minister
is also said TO have assured the govern
ment of Great Britain that China would
raise no objection to the dispatch Of these
troops.
French Cabinet Meeting.
PARIS. October 4-The French cabinet
met today. The ministers decided 20 pros
ecute the Paru ouvrier, which newspaper
recently published an article upon the
French army maneuvers which is regar led
as insulting to the French army
President Casimir Perier has signed the
decree appointing Baron de Courcel French
ambassador to London in succession TO M
de Girls. who has been recalled.
Inc Journal Des Debats. referring to the
war scare in England, says that there is no
question between Great Britain ana France
whlcn cannot be settled amicably
Ihe Soleil declares that MADAGASCAR cam
NOT leaI 10 a conflict between france and
Great Britain.
The Matin says ii is absurd to suppose
that dispute IN regard to African AFFAIRS
win france was the reason ior summon
ing the English cabinet council
Reported Madagascar blockade.
FORT LOUIS, Island OF Mauritius oc-
tober 4.-The statement that a blockade of
the Island of Madagascar had been de-
ciared by France was brought here by
steamer from Madagascar. The report ap-
pears TO have been due to a misconstruc-
ton OF the French measures taken 10 mr.
vent the landing OF arms ana ammuni-
ton for the hovas.
Inc Madagascar papers received here
state that the French settlers have been
warned 10y the treach resident to repair 10
sne coast in view Of possible hostilities
Inc french bishop ana the French mis-
sionaries, howeye-, decline 10 leave the
capital until the latest moment