New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-29
ROUND ABOUT EUROPE.

AFTER DELAGOA BAY.-Although 1t has been
announced by the London press that the trip Of
Cecil Rhodes TO the Continent has been undertaken
with the object Of having his portrait painted at
Paris and OF purchasing Dutch cattle ana spanish
sheep for his South African estates. 1t Is currently
reported in official circles in England that the aim
which he has in view In visiting the Iberian PEN
insua Is not the buying OF sheep but the purchase
from Portugal OF Deagoa Bay. II IS understood
that in this project he enjoys the advantage OF the
powerful Endorsement and support or the British
Government. The large sum OF ready cash which
he is prepared to Pay down for the acquisition OF
this highly priced seaport the possession OF which
would enormously Increase the value OF the Char
tered Companys territories while cutting on for
from the sea the Transvaal Republic. placing
the Boer Republic thereby absolutely az the mercy
of Great Britain. economically we'll as polite
ally constitutes a great temp,a to the Portu-
guese Government. The price mentioned Is XIV
ooocoo. which would refill the now sadly depleted
Golfers Of seni-bankrupt Portugal. and place her,
Financially speaking, once more on her legs- More
over Delagoa Pay has been until now source OF
to the Lisbon Treasury. but on the con-
trary. an item OF heavy expense.
WAR CLOUD IN SOUTH AFRICA.-Tt Is re-
ported in London that Mr.. Chamberlain has sub
mitted to his colleagues in he Cabinet an I'M
portant memorandum relating 10 the position OF az
fairs in South Africa. which he regards win the
gravest concern and that he is on the eve OF taxing
startling action. indeed. II Is asserted h po-
litica circles in London that there are infinitely
greater prospects Of a speedy outbreak OF wlr IN
South Africa than in the southeast OF Europe
Meanwhile those who have been finding faut IN
the past with what they denounced az the weakness
and diatoriness OF Mr.. Ch&nberlain IN de"llhs
with the Transvaal are waking up ~ the view tha'
he has been playing deep game. WHICH pro"iS'9
70 be successful The Rhodes inquiry up 10 me
present has not strengt hened. but. on the contrary
has sensibly weakened the position OF the trans
vaal Government in the eyes OF Europe indeed
President Kruger's recent quarrel with the su-
preme Court OF the Republic and his hign-nandiea
conduct in overriding its decisions IN 'oili.,. W.
win foreign settlers have placed him SO nucn ~
the wrong before Europe that am neaslIy,- WIFI
Great. Britain as suZeran powe' MAJ .ll'iin ~. =.
sary to adopt in order compel him 10 adrrfr 10
the terms OF the Boer treat WIN r''s,"au n ~ -
have the approval Of all the Powers eN'rp'' "i
course, Germany.
! PARIS RAILwAY.-Ths attention Of in" Cry
Fathers Of Greater New-York should be called to the
laudab.e manner in which the Municpa. CouncH d
Paris is protecting me interests Of the Frenca
METROPOLIS The Paris Metropolitan Railroad long
under consideration j. about 70 be- constructed
on the condition that at the end Of term % thirty
five years the entire railroad ard all m" rights oil
the company which s. construct ana OWN X dur-
ing that period are % pass into the po.-ession Of
whatsoever The railroad Is 10 be- for;y-fiv miles
ir length one line IS circular. and follows ne
course OF the outer boulevards. the other five ines
intersecting the city ar various points ana forming
Jun tons with the main route. The mes VII DO
mostly UNDERGROUND Thera WI De- rs sta ions and
The COMPANY Is obliged - run minimum Of lS5
trains a day The fare not 70 excect f3uf cents
for any distance and workmen and sch0oboys
travelling before a. m. are 10 Dc carried ~ nan
price The cost OF the construction ~ ~ lines -
estimated at SloCooO
UNDER ST GEORGES CHANNEL TIE Bri-i-
Government is seriouslr considering III construction
OF a submarine trnne, between Engl4nd ana lre-
land and a syndicate has been formed which "fcr'
10 undertake the construction OF tn tunne IL re-
t,irn for stat- guarantee. II Is e-t.m1 I'd tina.
the cost Of the tune Will amount 20 :21.'"eri.
and that the interest upon This sum. together win
the working expenses OF tn- tunnel when once com
plcted wi b- abou. t3S.01 week There is every
reason 10 believe thar the r4f would yield returns
more than suficert 20 c0ve~ this amount; ana even
IL this Were not the CAGE. the addition OF S-gJNH
year TO the dwndling National debt OF Great Britain
would be- ! mere flea bite T. may be added that
experts arr unanimous in declaring that the protect
% building and maintaining c9u'e"ay between
the TWO countries Us Impr"c icA ne. owing 10 me
stormy character ana powerful current
Of 81 Georges 'hann".
MENELEK's ITALIAN PRISONERS Much anx-
iety prevails in Ita.y with regard the fate Of
the Italian prisoners stl detained in captivity by
the Negus Of Abvssinia. There is no foundation
for the belief which prevails that they have all been
set a. liberty. on the contrary. Menelek mas only
accorded freedom 20 go OF; OF the 300 who We're
in his possession OF these 30 some go have al |
ready returned 20 italy while 100 more have just
arrived Zei.ah the sen coast The Emperor |
declines release the remainder until ne receives
satisfaction In regard 10 the demand for sum OF
eminent for their maintenance.
THE BRITISH IN AFRICA.-Encouraged by the |
and on the Benin. which have resulted in the |
,apture % he kingdoms OF Benin and OF Bdah as
well rs Ilorin. Great Britain has now embarked on |
vet third little native on the west coast OF |
Africa and large party OF English officers has
Just left England for the Gold Coast with the OBJ
ect Of leading native force agalnst the great |
chief SamOry.
JAPAN'S DEMAND.-Forty years ago Japaa |
Informed by the Western Powers thai according TO |
he terms OF international law and cQmty she had |
70 right 10 cose her doors foreign trade and TO
oreign visitors. Indeed. they emphasized their ar
,umen, by means OF gunboats and bombardmens
To-day the japanese press is denouncing the action
" the Australian Governmen; In closing is doors
ne yellow races. contrary 10 the doctrines OF in
ollow the example set by - Western Powers four
lecades ago in resortng - force OF arms TO compe!
,ngllnd's Australian colonies their pres
NJ barriers 70 japanese trade and immigration.
ADOPTING GERMAN HEADGEAR The Italian
Var Department has decided substituting al once
ne German helmet. or 'pickelhaube" with nicke,
fittings FOR the shake and for the feathered nat
mil now worn by Italian infantry. AZ the same
inc the od-fashioned cartrdge-box will be aboi-
shed in favor OF a magazine attached 10 the belt |
ND overcoats are 10 take the place OF short capes
he canvas CATERS being also abandoned.
RED LINE GROWS THINNER.-The historical !
thin red line" often mentioned by English
49,.
becoming decidedly thinner For. according 20
riders Just issued by The War Department in Lon
lon. the chest measurement for infantry recruits
as been reduced 10 thirty-two inches The stand