New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
(BY CABLE TO THE TRTBUNE.I
c.psr.gh,; 1898: BY the Triovn. A'soetas'"s.


r.ppright 1898. BY the Tribvn. Assoetasf"A
London June 15.-The American Liner ~
Louis sails from Southampton to-day on her 70
turn voyage but will not attempt to break the
record. The ship has been very much ADMIRED
for her lines. her cabin arrangements and her
tasteful decorations. She is regarded by experi-
enced shipbudcrs improved Paris ana -
expected to be the fastest ship OF her line The
passengers arriving Thursday morning gave
an excellen. account Of the steadiness OF the
ship Although there a beam sea for several
davs. there was very little seasickness on
board and the dining cabin was filled at every
meal Sir Julian Pauncefote is loud in his praises
Of the vessel. The English papers express sur
prise that the ships maiden voyage fails to dis
close exceptional sneed. The engineers were In
stricted not to force the engines or strain the
new machinery. The St. Louis. like the other
shlp ps OF the line, burns 200 tons OF coal less
daily than the two fastest Cunarders and the
horsepower OF her engines is at least 10000 less
These two facts dispose Of the English criticism
that the Yankees have tried to beat the CAM
pania and Lucania. but have failed to accom-
plish their purpose The American liner was
built specially with view 10 passenger accom-
modation and is completely successful IN tnat
respect Two hundred cabin passengers Will be
carried on the return trip. An Informal break
fast was given to the invited guests before the
ship sailed.
Liverpoors facilities for the rapid conveyance
OF passengers from the steamers to London nave
been improved during the week by the opening
of a station inside Princes Dock walls. with ap-
proaches opposite to the customs examining
sheds on the pierhead Waterloo Tunnel, FOR
merly used for freight. has been converted into
oh mia nd
spring bridge sprung over Princes Dock. Time
is saved and the convenience OF passengers pro-
NOTED by the new transit facilities. which are
satisfactory at least. for smooth weather South
ampton not to be outdone by Liverpool Will
provide means for landing passengers at tho
jetty before the ships have been put into the'r
docks. The railway will be extended to the 1etty'
and customs shed will be built for handing
baggage An hour or will be saved by
these arrangements. and the jetty can be ap-
preached IN all conditions Of weather.
The rivalry between the two ports for the con-
troll Of the transatlantic passenger trade Is very
strong. Southampton has the advantage OF pet.
ter communications with the Continent shorter
railway ride TO London and the security OF ap-
proach.ng the docks in any weather. Liverpool
naturally makes much OF rhe speed question.
and prematurely pronounces the st. Louis slow
boat when there Is every reason to believe that
she will be faster than the New-York or tho
Paris
The appearance OF the new transatlantic liner
revives the question whether faster and larger
ships than the Campana and Lucana are likely
To be built in the next few years Experts con-
slider It doubtful If any immediate advance VIII
be made They predict that the next White star
ship will be an improve! Majestic. just as the
ST. Louis Is an improved Paris but that no more
Campanias and Lucanias will be designed for
several years financial element enters into
the problem with determining force. A ship must
Weld return for the money invested, or high
speed tremendous horsepower and great tonnage
are not permanent factors in the problem The
new American liners are certain TO be profitable.
as we'll as comfortable. safe and popular ships
The approaching naval pageants at Kiel are to
he regulated with German thoroughness and
prearranged in minute detail. Every precau-
ton will be taken 10 prevent an outbreak OF
French sensitiveness and irritation. The French
and Russian sailors will not be allowed to
20 ashore on the same day. but they can be trust
ed TO declare their sympa th!es with each other be-
fore the vessels leave the harbor. The French
Ministry won a decisive victory when assailed for
sending three ships to kiel by making a parade
OF the alliance with Russia. The Foreign Minister
Russia Premier Ribot ended by going a step
further and speaking OF 1t as an alliance. word
which no responsible Minister OF either country
had previously used. The effect was electric. \
Ministry which had seemed tottering was inme.
diately restored to popularity.
II is probable that NJ Ribot. who has rare pres
ence o. mind In n political crisis. took advantage
OF Russian anxiety to have the Chinese loan pro-
vided for In Paris. and overstated the dipiomauo
case when he used the word which all Frenchmen
wanted 10 hear The two Governments certainly
are acting in concert In these financial negota-
tions Russia could not meet her engagements
with China without the help OF France. and this
has not been withheld. English and German
hnanciers. while taken aback by the boldness OF
these operations. now concede that the loan can
be satisfactorily arranged; that both nations VIII
profit by good brokerage. and that the diplomatic
results will be extremely important Frenchmen
are already asking under their breath whether
Russia can be drawn into the Egyptian contro.
versy In return for valuable assistance IN carry'
ing out the agreement with China
Mr. Gladstones arrival In Hamburg Is sols
lowed by rumors that meeting may be ar
ranged with Prince Bismarck, whom ne mas
never seen. The two Grand Old Men have MOTH
ing in common except their advanced age ana
their loneliness and isolation upon the Ev.
ropean stage. from which all their contempo'
iaries have disappeared. meeting between the
veterans would be most interesting incident
OF the approaching festivities at Kiei Mr. Glad.
stone is reported to be greatly improved In
health and Is the hero OF the hour In North
Germany.
Ambassador Bayard starts to-day for kiel with
Sir John Pender and small party. He will
be- absent from London ~ a fortnight. during
which the American Embassy will be under the
charge OF Mr.. Roosevelt. the efficient and popu.
lar Secretary OF Legation.
rhe Sultan. after having defied Europe has
al an, ssed tho Grand Viyier whose advice he