The Saint Paul globe., 1897-02-28

The friendly attitude Of Joseph Cham
berlain. the secretary of state for the
colonies, toward Col. Rhodes is most
marked
The house of commons yesterday
adopted a supplementary naval esti-
mate of 100000, bringing the
total expense for the navy during the
present year tC $22, $50 900. This enor-
nous figure is nearly double the cost
of the navy fifteen years ago.
Much attention has been attracted by
the Russo-Japanese treaty, published
In the Official Messenger this week.
1t gives both Russia and Japan the
right to station a limited force in Corea
in case Of necessity, and Russia re-
serves the right to construct tele-
graph line from Seoul to the frontier
1t is added that Corea retains full lib
erty in home and foreign affairs. Both
Russia and Japan support the king,
permanently assuring order The Brit
1sh newspapers comment on the treaty
and declare that it virtually conse-
crates the substitution of Russia for
China as the dominant power at Seoul.
WOLCOTTS WORK.
Several prominent bimetallists whom
Senator Edward Wolcott, of Colorado,
saw prior to his departure from this
city, are convinced that he has done
splendid work in Europe. Among those
who conferred with Senator Wolcott
was L. J. Maxse, editor of the National
Review. Mr.. Maxse occupies a high
literary and social position here, is
on terms of intimacy with the govern
rnent leaders, and was in America dur
ing the recent political campaign. Re-
plying to the request of the Associated
Press, Mr.. Maxse writes:
II have great difficulty in making
any statement on the binaetallic situ-
alton in Europe. Not because it is dis
couraging, but for the opposite reason.
If gave my real impression of the
result Of Senator Wolcott's mission.
which was conducted with great tact
and ability, 1 should be accused of un-
WarrantableA optimism. There has in
truth been a great change of opinion
in the trading and commercial nations
Of Europe during theSlast two years.
though this is but family reflected by
the press. / am convinced that If the
incoming administration follows SEN
ator Wolcctt's inquiries with purpose
and determination, g. satisfactory inter
national solution of the monetary Ques-
ton will make McKinley's presidency
not less famous than any of its prede-
cessors. Europe looks to him for the
next move. John Bull does not block
the way"
A story from Nice Is published, ac-
cordfng to which society there is agi-
tated by a scandal affecting an Aus
trian, Count Pechy, and a Chicagoan.
Arthur Barclay. 1t appears that dur
ing game Of baccarat at the Mediter-
ranean club q dispute arose in the
course of which County Pechy remark
ed that Stupid Americans who did
not understand the game should not
be allowed to play"
Mr.. Barclay made a hot retort, for
which the committee Of the club de-
manded an apology from him. The
gentleman from Chicago consented to
apologize to the club. but he positive
ly refused to apologize to the count.
The latter, thereupon, challenged Mr..
BARCLAY, but the Americans seconds
decided that their man ought to
apologize. In spite Of this advice, the
American sent a personal letter to the
count, offering to fight him to the death
with revOlvers, without seconds, at a
distance not exceeding ten PAGES, and
also to make side bet of 400 francs,
the survivor to take the stakes Count
Pechy politely refused. The Mediter-
ranean club has closed its doors to Mr..
Barclay.
Eddie Connolly the American boxer.
sailed for New York today
Lord George Hamilton, the secretary
of state for India, informs the Asso-
ciated Press that the government is
surely mastering the bubonic plague IN
india He adds that the Gordon of the
infected districts is now effective. and
1t Is hoped that the disease will short
1y be radically checked.