The herald., 1895-08-11
LONDON CABLE LETTER
Chinese Massacre Much
Discussed
Mr.. GLADSTONE 70 THE TURK
Columbia the Fastest Warship
AflOat
IRVING is COMING OVER
The Balloon Route to the North Pole,
Interview
International BimetaiIism Is Attracting Wide
Attention
Tne Feeling Of the London Gold Men IL
Described as Being Anxious Over
the Activity Of the
Leaguers
Associated Press Special Wire.

maSSacreS are now attracting tn0 earnest
attention of all Europe. The British
press PRAISES the New York World for its
enterprise in securing two exclusive in
terviews on the subject from Foo Chow
and TIE pope is said to have written to
Emperor William, asking him t tke the
Catholic missions under his protection.
Great Britain and the United States are
being urged to take prompt action in the
case.
The utterances OF Mr.. Gladstone have
been both praised and condemned by the
press and in brief are regarded as q slap
at Lord Rosebery ana as pat on the
back for Lord Salisbury.
The enthusiastic manner in which the
German victories over the French during
the war OF 1901 are being celebrated
is not meeting appreciation in France, as
might have been expected, and is bring
ing forth many a growl from the French
press.
The proceedings in the house of com.
mons Monday are not likely to be pro-
longed and will be probably confined ex-
clusively to the election of anuther speak,
er. Both houses meet at 2 p. m. The
Uommoners, led by the clerk of the house
of commons, will repair to the house of
lords. where they will hear the royal COM
mission read. On returning to the
house of commons the ceremony OF the
election OF speaker will occur and the
houuse will ad journuntil Tuesday. Tues
day and Wednesday will be devoted to
swearing IN the embers OF the house of
commons and the qsen's speech will be
read OH Thursday.
Rev George 9. Lo"rimore, D. D., OF
Boston, who is now in this city, was in
vited to lunch with Mr.. Gladstone. He
had a couple of hours conversation with
Mr.. Gladstone on the American question,
Mr.. Gladstone laying great weight upon
the cooperation of the United States in
the matter. Mr.. Gladstone said: II ain
glad to have America especially interest
ed in the work of Armenian reform.
America occupies so independents posi-
tion and is so far removed from the seat
OF European politics, its public opinions
will have great influence in the east"
The correspondence beween n Turk,
Khahuil Khalid. of Angora, Asiattic
Turkey. and Mr.. Gladstone on Armenia,
was published today. The former accused
Mr.. Gladstone OF uttefing statements
based upon hearsey evidence alone, which
the Turk claimed is getting the eastern
people at enmity with each other, caus-
ing much bloodshed. political disputes
and withholding from Turks liberty and
progress.
Mr.. Gladstone replied to the Turk, say.
ing: II make no charge against the
Turks at large. but aginst the Turkish
government, and l make charges OF
which they have been proved guilty by
public authority. In my opinion ] have
been a far better friend of the Ottoman
empire than the sultan and his advisers.
l have always recommended the granting
of reasonable powers in local self govern
mert. which would have saved it from
spurned and in consequence Turkey lost
Is. 900, 900 OF people and may lose more.
Pray weigh these words"
The fast voyage OF the United States
cruiser Columbia across the Atlantic is
causing a great deal of discussion IN
the Army and Navy Gazette and the
United Service Gazette, comment upon
her performance as one OF more than
passing interest.
The lat.er.publication remarks: THE
Columiba's performance proves her to be
the fastest fighting ship in the world.
Eleven minutes under week in crossing
the Atlantic is thought to be very re-
markabie time for u warsihp. There will
be an uneasy feeling here until the Pow
efIul and Terrible are nfiished. Whe have
no cruiser which could maintain like
spped for such continuous rate
Sir Henry Irving will sail for America
Saturday, August 81. by the steamer New
York. The steamer Southwark of the
American line has been specially char
tered for the other mem bers OF the COM
pany. the scenery, properties and various
parapheI MALTA. amounting in all to about
1000 tons. The company will open in
Montreal on September 16.
Professor Andre. whose paper on the
balloon ronte for reaching the North Pole
was by far the most interesting feature of
the recent international geographical con-
gress. in conversation with reporter of
the Associated Press, says:
The only thing they claim is that
shall be unable to steer the carriage. Let
me tell you that have tried the steering
apparatus over field and mountain, and
it has worked to perfection"
The bimetallic question seems about
again to come to the front. Hitherto the
German governments action has not
been regarded in financial circles here as
u serious attempt to deal with the ques-
ton, but as only intended to quiet the
demands of the Agrarian party in Ger
many. On the other hand. the Associated
Press is informed ny the officials of the
Bimetallc league in London that ad ices
which have been received here leave no
room for doubt that there is general de-
sire among the Berlin authorities 10 pro.
mote an International monetary confer
ence which would not be merely one of
doctrinal character. but which would
aim at practical results. There is no
doubt that the London gold men have