Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-08
AGAINST ENGLAND,
RUSSIA, FRANCE AND GERMAN
MAY HAVE CONFINED.
The Ashanti spoils Prove Very Dis
appointing-Nieetin of Gold
standard Members.

London, March 7.-CCopyrighted 1896.
by the Associated ress,)-'rhc disaster
suffered BY the Italian trrops In Africa
has caused II great sensation In Great
Britain, and 1t is thought to lead to
fresh advance by the DeiNishes into
Upper Egypt.
General Baratieris defeat. 1t ia gcner-
ally admitted. must have an enormous
moral effect I'm Africa and diminish
| considerably the prestige of European
troops of all nations. The defeat. more
over, seriously affects Itulys position
in Europe, politically and financially.
As to the bearing ON the drelbund.
number OF contradictory reports are In
circulation on one side, Russia, France
ana Germany are reported to have
come TO some sort of an agreement
upon their course In the future. ON the
other hand 1t ~ said today that Aug
triu IL alarmed and II urging Germany
10 cement better understanding with
Great lIftuiu The latter supyosltion is
likely TO ne correct, but the accomplish
pllsEmcnt of Austrla's plans looks dif-
ilcult as things now stand II 1t Is true
that Russia and France have been So
cretly assisting King Mencllk against
Italy IL would seem but natural that
Emperor William. who has been leaV-
ing no stone unturned to bring about
more cordial relations between Ger
many and Russia, should side with the
latter power and France In joint en-
deuvor TO crush Italys colonial aspir-
ations In Africa. and by So doing strike
a blow Mt Germany's leading colonial
rival, Great Britain
According to n leading provincial
newspaper italy has applied to Great
Britain for assistance, chiefly financial
and report has II that u large Italian
loan viii soon be noated In London.
In addition important communication
sand have n1EagI hpfygRnn the
two governments relative to the posi-
bic movement OF Egyptian troops about
the upper Nile Military men here
express much sympathy for Italy in
her troubles. and several former British
army officers have already offered their
services to the Italian government for
duty In Africa
The Ashanti spells have arrived Mt
the colonial office and are very dlsap-
pointing, The whole lot IL said to be not
worth more than 1000 pounds. A num-
Der of the articles are hollow gold in
stead OF solid gold like those captured
on the previous British expedition In
Ashanti The Inference Is that the sup
ply of Ashanti gold has greatly dlmin-
ishcd recently. The three chief objects
are King Prempeh's crown, made NJ
animal sltin, each side being lined with
pure soft gold, representing skulls and
Jaw homes of lions, the whole surmount-
cuiiuners Crresomc badge Of office, Or
nnmented with gold representations OF
heddless bodies and with the execu-
toner holding drawn sword In tho
centor md the eNcutioner's sword deep
ly blood stained and with the hilt en-
tcrirg . huge gold ball
The attention OF the first lord of the
treasury, Mr. a. j. Balfour. will be
called next week by Mr. r. j Rowles.
member Of parliament FOR Kings Lynn,
Conservative, to the statements In the
Spanish press that in the event OF war
between Spain and the United States.
Spanish privateers VIII prey upon
American commerce.
Mr.. Rowles VIII ask whether. In view
nt the complications and Injuries which
British trade would suffer In such an
even: or In the case Of war between
Great Britain and a country which
had not acoed to the declaration of
Paris. the government would consider
the whole effect ~ the declaration of
Paris and the ACCESSIBILITY of Great
Britain withdrawing therefrom.
The young Radicals have broken ont
into revolt against the policy OF the
older leaders Of their party, The dual
leadership between Lord Rosebcry and
SIR William Hareourt Is the source OF
dispute.
There VIII he meeting of the gold
standard members of parliament next
week to consider the necessary meas
urs to he adopted in order to oppose
the nation to establish an lnirrnn-
tlonnl blfetallic currency which il to
he debated on March H. II is UNDER
stood that Sir Michael Beach Hicks
has announced his intention Of on
posing the motion and the leading gold
standard members intend To call upon
Sir Michael before the day OF the de-
bate To- induce him To change his mind
The English press is elatrd AT the so-
called German plan to secure the terri
tory Of I.ouren2o Marques II apncnrs
that when Portugal nut her foot down
on hearing OF the prouosed transfer of
property ON Dclagon Bay from n Ger
man firm to the German government
the latter gave assurances that Ger
many would not attempt such step.
Bur. according 10 the English accounts
NJ the affairs the German nrm financed
nv tho Trnnsvnal government, had a
distinct understanding with Germany
To turn over tho property to the gov
eminent of that country. This move.
however, now appears to have been
blocked, and II Is stated today that
PNrtrgal is to Increase the strength
nf her garrison at Lorenzo Marques In
order to nccentuate her determination
to maintain her position