The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-30
AN OBSTRUCTION
To the Cars Peace Scheme is
Encountered
At the Very Outset In His Ally,
France.
ALSACE ANDLORARINE
Are Regarded as an Important
Element
In Any Proposition Looking to
Continued Peace.
ALSACE ANDLORARINE


make the restoration of AIsace-Lor-
raine a prerequisite to her participa-
ton in the conference.
The Temps says:
1T is to be hoped that Europe like
France, will consider the czar5s DrO-
pOsaI in a spirit similar to that whereby
it was inspired. Nevertheless if must
not be forgotten that if France owes it
to herself to aid in such ATTEMPT there
is another portion of her moral patri-
mony which she cannot abandon with
out abdicating the YER. reason of her
existence. France cannot forget the ell
oquent words exchanged between the
cZar and the president regarding the
rights of peoples and justice Count
MuraVief'S circular seems a reminder
to Mr.. Goschen's speech whether or NOT
it was so intended. Therefore it lacks
neither wit nor Appropriateness How
ever, it would be singularly belittling
the inspiration and meaning of the pro-
posal to see nothing else in it or even to
connect it with a wish to hamper from
the outset the conclusion of an alliance
between the United States and Great
Britain. What will the Germany of
William think of the initiative of Mich
olas. That prince will hardly consent to
play second fiddle"
The Liberte remarks:
1.-THE graVeSt questions which demand
solution involve France, and the car
has undoubtedly considered these COM
plications and has consulted the powers
interested. 1t is to be presumed he has
reason to believe his views will tri-
umph.''
The Mascotte de France says:
Russia made US go to KEEL Today
she leads US to a conference which will
sanction readjustment of 1871
The Journal des Debats refers to the
Past which we cannot forget as be-
ing stumbling block, in the way of the
success for the conference
The Patrie expresses the opinion that
Great Britain will never renounce her
maritime supremacy.
Finds Favor in Germany.
Berlin, Aug 3O-The North German
Gazette referring today to the cars
peace conference proposals, remarks:
Our ornaments were never intended
protection and for the maintenance of
peace. We are willing to give fair
trial to another method of attaining the
object at a smaller COST
The National Zeitung SAYS:
THE czar and his ministers have not
delUded themselves with the idea that
they can rid the world of the causes
which for years have been responsible
for the growing armaments. When a
great power, however, addresses such
proposals to others, they will be recog-
nized everywhere as deserving of the
most serious consideration"
The Nossiche Zeitung expresses the
opinion that the Importance Of the note
does not lie in the proposal for a con-
ference, but in its conception.
The Post warmly eulOgizeS the cars
motives. which, it adds, must every
where arouse sympathy"
The Kreuz Zeitung says:
mo one can yet appreciate the real
fgnihcance of the note. Its bitter sweet
reception in France shows it will not
meet with universal approval"
According to the Hamburger Cores
pondenz the not will remain forever an
imperishable monument to the fame of
Emperor Nicolas. Continuing the paper
says:
TT stands to reason that Germany
welcomes the proposal in the most glad
manner and is prepared to cooperate
in the scored work"
Gen. Booth is Delighted.
London, Aug. 9O-GeneraI William
Booth, of the Salvation army, sent the
following telegram to Emperor Mich
Olas:
May it please your majesty, I have
received with profound thankfulness to
God the news of your imperial majes-
tvs wise, beneficent and Christian like
proposal in favor of universal peace. I
can not refrain from assuring you of
the admiration of the multitudes of
in all parts of the world,
whose prayers will ascend to Almighty
God for your majesty and for the tri-
umphs of those principles of peace and
righteousness, after which they are
ever striving and which are moving you
to seek the true welfare of all nations.
This great act of Gods will must
forever add to the honor of your majeS-
tvs name and reign and country"
Motives Ascribed.
London, Aug. 3O-The Times in it's
financial article this morning says:
1.-The cars circular has had a good
effect upon the markets, as indicating
that there is no immediate probability
of war Many people remark the fact
that the proposal appears when Rus
sia's power to borrow freely is almost
ended and when she has placed herself
in positions in China and elsewhere
which can be defended only at great
cost"
The papers are filled with discussions,
comments and opinions as to the cir
cular of the Emperor Nicholas. The
most Notwithstanding event could have
hardly produced such a coup as this
suggestion, the fruition of which is re-
garded on all sides as an absolute i'm
possibility.
This being holiday season, it is diff
cult to obtain the opinions of public
men on the subject. The religious
world, however, loudly welcomes and
praises the cars noble initiative.
Among statesmen interviewed, Lord
Kimberly. the Liberal leader, declined
to express a hasty opinion beyond say
ing that the proposal was one of the
utmost Importance.
The Marquis of Ripon said:
Il heartily wish the proposal all sue
cess
Sir Charles Dixie, radical member of
parliament for the Forest of Dean, re-
marked:
The Russian peace footing of nearly
a million regulars exceeds the footing
of Germany, Austria and Rally com
bined Thus it has been in Russia's
power to reduce the land forces by
her own in connection with
a similar action on the part of Ger
many.
French public opinion is not pre-
pared for disarmament, which would
mean, as things stand now, an accept
ance of the Alsace-Lorraine situation