The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-31
p1rssIA,S COUP IN THE EAST AND
VENEZUELAN AFFAIRS ARE
POLITICAL FEATURES.
FOREIGN NAUAL OFFICERS BARRED.
In Future at the Greenwich Naval Coi
Something of the Marquis OF
Waterfords Career-Nearly
Collapse in Kaffirs.

granted by China to Russia, lnciudlh'
the right to build railroads which woul'
connect Vladivostock with Port Arthur
and the privilege of anchoring a fleet a
the latter place, was the main feature o.
interest in the political world during thu
mast week, although the Venezuelan dis
pute attracted much attention. The fal
Eastern developments are most serious
if the Times correspondent has been wei
informed. but the end Of the Venezuelan
affair is not yet in sight unless all the
present outward signs are deceiving. The
Speaker today, alluding to the Venezuelan
question, makes light OF the lnteryentioI
of the United States and says the blustel
of the American press may not be taken
very seriously, inasmuch as the press has
been clustering with better cause against
us for the last 60 years. 1t is true that
this buster now derives significance from
the fact that America has navy. She
also has manufacturers whom protec'
ton has stimulated to over production
and who want a market for the surplus
goods. But these considerations apply
to the case of Cuba with far more force
than to Venezuela, and it looks as if the
mass of Americans thought that in the
latter case, at any rate, they did not
apply at all.
The special dispatches from London
in regard to Venezuela have stirred up the
British foreign Office, as well as the
United States ambassador, Hon. Thomas
Il. Bayard.
Lord Salisbury personally sent con-
tradiction of the report that an unpleas-
ant interview had taken place between
himself and Mr.. Bayard, and it was upon
this that the Times report was based.
The marquis of Salisbury's words in
making the denial were:
'Lord Salisbury made no such obser-
vations to Mr.. Bayard as are stated, nor
has he as yet sent any reply in writing
of any kind to the United States minis
ter's communication"
In connection with the situation in the
far East the English newspapers make
the announcement today that China has
conferred the order of the double dragon
upon several high officials of the Russian
foreign department. The English diplo-
mats have not yet recovered their equa-
nimity, so rudely disturbed, and it seems
likely that they will not do so for some
time to come, indeed, some of the news
papers. the well informed st. James Ga
zette, for instance, went so far as to say
that war with Russia would be more dis
astrous than to allow her to get such a
grip on China.
The Globe expressed the belief that
neither Germany nor America could al
low the Pacific to become a Russian
China lake and the Pail Mall Gazette
said, II this treaty is to stand, roll up the
map of Asia, and at the same time adj
vised the reoccupation of Port Hamilton
by the British and the immediate
Strengthening of the British feet in the
far eastern waters.
But apparently the alarming news from
the east and the sudden cold from the
North have no terrors for Queen Vic
toria, for she continues her habit of driv-
ing number of miles daily in an open
carriage, to the great discomfort of her
youngest and favorite daughter, Princess
Beatrice princess Henry of Battenberg)
and the ladies in waiting. Only Tuesday
her majesty drove II miles in regular
snow storm.
As predicted some time ago, the queen
and eX-Emprcss Frederick of Germany,
eldest of the queens children, have ac-
cOmplished reconciliation between
Emperor William of Germany and his
brother, Prince Henry of Prussia, the
popular captain of the German battle
ship Woerth, and the princes sudden de-
parture for Germany last week is evil
dence of this reconciliation of the broth
ers, for Prince and Princess Henry of
Prussia were to have been guests of the
Prince and Princess of Wales at Sand
bingham and they were also to have visit
ed Bagshol park.
Prince Henry of Prussia drew consid-
cradle attention to himself last winter
by engaging in 30 mile bicycle race
with Prince Christian Victor The
queen, with whom Prince Henry is
great favorite, on account of his lively
disposition, witnessed the contest, which
was won by Prince Christian.
The American naval officers in future
will not be able to enjoy the privilege af-
forded by course of study at Green
witch naval college. An order is about to
be issued by the admiralty forbidding
the entry of foreign officers into the naval
college on board British warshps. This
order is not specially aimed at any pow
er, but America and Japan will be the
chief suffers, as for long time past they
have been sending young officers to
Greenwich for two years course. At
present the only foreigners at the naval
college are two graduates of Annapolis
and one Japanese officer. The order,
however, does not apply to those who are
now. there, but it will keep out further
applicants.
The sudden death of the MARQUIS of
Waterford recalls the fact that he was
the hero of one of the most sensational
scandals of the century when he eloped
with Mrs. Vivian, daughter-in-law of
Lord Vivian. The marquis married her
when young Vivian obtained divorce
and she died in the following year. He
then married Blanche, daughter of the
Duke of Beaufort, and she is reported to
be dying of cancer.
The statement that the Marquis of Sal |
isbury, who is secretary of state for for |
eign affairs as well as premier, would |
resign the former Office in order to make |
room for the Marquis of Dufferin and |
Ava, now British ambassador at Paris, |
mas been set at rest by the publication |
IF n letter in regard to his resignation |
If the wardenshiD of the Cirque ports. |
conferred upon the Marquis of Salisbury. |
n this letter the marquis says that lat |
he conclusion of his official career next |
he proposes to reside almost |
continuously in Ireland.
South African mining markets had an |
ther exciting week and came as near Il |
ollapse on Wednesday as at any time |
ince the speculation began. The settle |
nent today was naturally looked for |
nth some anxiety, although it was pre-
icted that no important defaults would |
ccur. Barney Barnato, the king of the |
laffirs," blames the brokers for allowing |
he weak spectators to get beyond their