The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-02

| left over TO give around 10 smooth away
some OF the rivalries OF Europe.
England was the first and probably the
most sincere, as ehe realized the commu.
nifty OF race and interests that existed
between her and the United States. Then
came Mr. Chamberlain bombshell which
opened the eyes Of France. Germany as
| the dispatch from Berlin cabied you from
other day said. began to see that the
| tide was flowing toward America, and
she went with the tide.
Finally, Russia seems TO have awakened
10 a realization OF the opportunity she
has lost and which, as usual. England
has improved. She Is very anxious TO
make the world see that Englands sym
pathy is not sincere, and, In fact sings
the old refrain Of "Codlin's the man, not
Short
These facts only prove that the Euro
pean concert Is In a very poor way. Inc
orchestra plays well enough at the re-
hearsals In time OF peace, but when war
comes each member wants TO play ms
own tune. The Figaro this morning pub
fishes a dispatch from its ST. Petersburg
correspondent which says:
Public attention In Russia Is chiefly
devoted to the incidents OF the Spanish
American war. sympathy leans rather
toward Spain than 10 America so there
was naturally much sorrow over the
naval disaster at Cayite. and now there
IS rejoicing at the small successes OF the
army IN Cuba.
Russia Is also discussing the future Of
the Philippines. which. IT IS reared. VIII
fall entirely into the power OF the Unlted
States or be shared between America ana
England. Regarding this the Russian
press thinks that a division OF the Islands
would cause great prejudice 10 the inter-
ests Of Russia, which could not tolerate
such a step unless she were given her
share I'm the archipelago. II such a diviS-
ion takes place the maintenance OF peace
will lie seriously threatened, for IL would
be difficult TO conciliate the interests OF
the several great powers sharing IN the
division.
''NIr Chamberlain's speech produced
very bad impression In Russia, In pohu-
cal circles as well as IN the press ana
among the people of ST. Petersburg.
Happily the speech was soon smoothed
down by the attitude Of Lord Salisbury
and that of the large majority OF the
English papers. whose language proved
that the chief of the Colonial Office, as
usual, was presenting his personal policy.
which Is only supported In England by
limited number Of partisans. The united
States has no more interest in seeking a
conflict with Russia than has Russia IN
king one with her. There Is no an
tagonism OF any sort between the two
powers. Therefore no matter now one
looks at Mr.. Chamberlains words, one
cannot see anything in them TO cause
alarm. All one can see in them IL an at
tempt made by this turbulent and am
bilious parsonage 10 give more prom
hence TO his personality. winch ne uouuA-
less finds too much efaced by the impos-
ing figure of Lord Salisbury.
From the above quotation, ana IRON
the dispatch sent you yesterday giving
the views Of the Novoe Vremya' 1t Is
evident that Russia has become seriously
concerned to see how we'll England ana
America are working together.
Another indication of this CONSERVATION
WAS given yesterday at the celebration
I'm Paris Of Decoration Day. When the
American flag was planted on Lafayette
grave in Picpus Cemetery, quite an ell
fort was made 10 give this international
importance as celebrating the aid given
by France to the United States in her
struggle for liberty"
Among THE distinguished Frenchmen
who took part I'm this were Senator Sieg-
fried former Minister Of Commerce. Rene
DoUmic literary critic Of the Revue des
Deux Mondes: Francis de Pressense, for
eign editor OF the TEMPS; Professor 30
net Maurey. who lectures before the Chi
cage University in July; Auguste Bar
tholdi. the sculptor: Gabriel Fenier, the
artist: Auguste Moireau, the great au-
tbority on United States history, and
Baron de Fontenilliant.
NJ de Pressense. i'm replying TO the
toast Of the press. did his best to smooth
away any bad impression left by ne
attitude Of his French brethren In the
Standardization war. and argued that
neutrality i'm the strictest sense OF the
word must be the keynote. France, ne
said. and the French press were deeply
conscious Of their international
and would fulfil them to the letter.
In a word. sympathy Is being poured
out for America from every bottle IN
Europe.