Evening star., 1896-03-18
Germany Aequiesces in England's
Forward Movement.
RUSSIA PLAYING THE MARPLOT
Future of the Dreibund Subject of
Speculation.
F EV ERIS S III A n x E T Y

PARIS, March 1s-The government and
people of France are beginning to realize
that the recent conferences at Berlin be-
tween the Austrian minister for foreign
affairs, Count Goluchowski; the Italian
ambassador at Berlin, Count LAMA di Bus
ca, and the German imperial chancellor,
Prince Hohenlohe, under the auspices of
Emperor William of Germany, and with
Great Britain a party to the understand
ings arrived at, had more significance than
was generally admitted by the press
public at the time. The Encouragement Of
the dreibund with Great Britain as an
active instead of silent partner in the
arrangement was evidently only the first
step in the direction of attempting to
make alterations in the map Of Africa,
with the consent or support Of the drei-
bund, this being looked upon as being the
price agreed upon with Great Britain for
the latter's support of Italy and incidental
ly of the dreibund
But behind the scenery so carefully ar
ranged at Berlin there is, it is believed by
the government and press here. great
deal going on regarding which cxplana-
tions must be promptly furnished by Great
Britain or serious trouble may follow. In
fact, if the Toulon correspondent of the
Figaro this morning is to be believed, mat
tiers have already reached such a danger
any moment for the French Levant squad
ron to proceed to Egyptian waters.
A Popular Warning.
The newspapers here, generally speaking,
approve of the attitude of NJ. Berthelot,
the minister for foreign affairs, in person
ally communicating to the British ambas-
sador, TIE Marquis of Dufferin, as an
nounced at the cabinet council yesterday,
the dangers which might arise from the ;id-
vance OF BritiSh-Egyptian troops up the
Nile.
Berthelot to persist in the stand he fas
taken, even if he did not follow precedent
in transmitting his objections through the
French embassy in London.
The Figaro says: Great BritainS atti-
tude is outrage upon Europe, and is
virtually breach of faith. The Marquis
OF Salisbury is mere deeply committed
than he wished through the action of Bar
EgypD, who by sending small force up
the Nile instead of sending the 2O,0oO men
necessary to capture Dongola hopes for
reverse which will involve the sending Of
reinforcements of British troops to :he
front and the consequent prolonsing of
the occupation Of Egypt by the British
troops
Germany's AcHuiescence.
On top of The last question mentioned a
dispatch from Berlin was received this
morning, that the North German Gazette
announces that Great Britain has asked the
powers sharing in the control of the Egyp-
tian debt administration TO allow her to
use portion of the. reserve fund to pay for
the expedition to DOngola, which is at
present estimated to amount to only e.,
100000. and that Germany, having asccr-
tained that her acceptance Of the proposal
governments forming the dreibund, par
ticularly the Italian cabinet has instruct
ed the German commissioner of public uebt
at Cairo accordingly.
fore the world as being again supported
by Germany.
Russian Intrigue.
There is. however. another feature in the
game being played between the powers at
the present moment. Advices received here
from Rome today say that French and
Russian agents are actively intriguing
there in efforts to detach Italy from the
dreibund- 1t is asserted that these agents
have spent great deal Of money in order
to assist in bringing about the overthrow
of Sisnor Crispi, the late premier, who was
known to be Staunch adherent of the
dreibund. and incidentally, to help the ac-
cession to power of the Marquis di Ru-
DIM, who Is reported to be lukewarm to-
ward the dreibund These agents are now
said to be doing everything possible to in
frence the new Italian cabinet to effect a
detach Italy from her allies.
If Italy detacheS herself from the drei-
bund she must do so before May 6 of the
present year, on which day notice must be
given by any power desiring to withdraw
from the dreibund, otherwise the bond Of
the three powers continues for another
six years.
The Balkans Question.
A special dispatch from Rome says that
1t Is repoi ted there that Emperor William
desires a modification of the dreibund
" hich would enable Germany to come to
ar understanding with Russia in regard to
the Balkans But as the Balkan question
was one of the most important factors in
bringing about the formation of the drei-
bUnd- the Rome dispatch is not much con-
sidered here. Germany would most likely
find herself supported by Austria and Italy
and syn.pathized with by Great Britain IN
any action she might think herself COM
PEELED tc take in the settlement of the
Balkan question.
A dispatch from Massowah this morning
says that Gen. Baldissera, the Italian COM
Blander-iE-chief has ordered all non-com-
batantS to leave Kassala by the next cara
vsn. as the Italian military commander
there has expressed the opinion that their
Withdrawal will enable the garrison to hold
out until the Atbara river rises in July.
Special Cairo dispatches today say that
serious disturbances are taking place daily
at Byrouth. 1t is added that $1,000 armed
Christians have paraded the streets warn
ing the Moslems to be ready to protect
themselves against aggression.