The herald., 1898-10-09
SALISBURY SULkY
OVER THE OUTCOME OF HIS
n FOREIGN POLICY
,F
A BRITISH CLIMB-DOWN
Is PLAINLY FoREsEEN BY THE
CONSERVATIVES
TROUBLES IN THE ORIENT
Result in Orders to the Big Cruiser
Terrible to Join the Chinese
Squadron
Associated Press Special Wire.

Marquis of Salisbury resumed his duties
at the foreign office in an unusually dogged
mood, a complete antithesis OF his ordinary
gentle treatment of the officials. lie was
extremely disgruntled at the way Official
matters concerning China and Fashoda
have been coming out, although publiclsts
of all shades of opinion have been bitterly
complaining at the almost complete ignor-
ance in which the country has been lett
respecting all foreign questions.
This was especially the case with Fasho-
da, and it bred want of confidence in the
government among its own supporters
which has been amply demonstrated by the
daily outcry of the Conservative press of
the cNmb-down on the part of Great Brit
ain which they evidently foresee.
The British premier, however, seems to
realize that trouble is brewing in the east,
as large quantities OF war stores are going
to Hong Kong, while the first-class cruiser
Terrible has been ordered to join her sis
ter ship, the Powerful, at the China sta
ton as soon as some repairs are completed.
These cruisers are the largest in the world.
German Affairs
The political side of Emperor Williams
visit to Palestine is attracting close at
tention. Germany for the past twenty
years has had an eye on Asia Minor as her
part of the spoils when the Ottoman en-
pire collapses, and the German emperor
since the Armenian trouble has obtained
q strong foothold in that part of the world.
Germany has obtained railroad and land
concessions in Asia, and is generally show
irg a disposition to settle there perma-
nently. The English newspapers express
the conviction that Emperor Williams idea
Is to foster this German settlement, and
when Turkey collapses Germany will just
ly claim a slice of Asia Minor from the
Aegean sea to Arabia, where there is room
for 100000 German immigrants, who
would otherwise go to the United States or
the British colonies.
Letters From Manila
The Times is publishing a series of let
tiers from Manila, describing the American
achievements there. Its correspondent, re-
ferring to the American volunteers, warm
ly praises their work, but adds that there
is no question that the men now are most
anxious to go home. He says:
Their brief experience in actual war;
fare established notable fact. 1t proved
them courageous, decent, high-minded SOL
NA'SSA
full in all circumstances. If the laurels
they have gained are small in comparison
with those which rewarded the heroism of
their comrades at Santiago, they are none
the less honorable, for men could not have
endured more or warked harder than they, |
or shown more valor."
Soudan Soldiers
The great event of the week was the re-
turn of the first battalion of Grenadier |
guards from the Soudan.
The crowds lined the streets from Wat |
erloo station to Wellington Barracks and |
the enthusiasm displayed exceeded amy pre- |
yious demonstration Of a like nature since
the return Of the British troops from the |
Crimean war.
There was a brilliant gathering Of NIL |
itary chiefs and relatives Of officers a the |
station.
When the battalion emerged from the Pc |
lice-guarded station the enthusiasm broke |
out in the dense masses of people gathered |
to welcome the soldiers home, and their |
march from the station to their barracks |
was in the nature Of tr!umphal progress. |
There were many pathetic scenes. The |
men looked gaunt and weary, instead Of
the strapping fellows who left London. |
Many of the returning soldiers brought with |
them interesting relics Of the campaign in |
the snaps of derv!sh swords, spurs and |
Shields.
Much interest has been evoked by the |
German military attaches report Of the |
battle Of Omdurman. He says he was par
ticularly struck By all the operations, ex-
cept the charge of the Lancers which he |
claims was absurd. On the other hand the |
German officer says the handling Of the |
artillery was absolutely unequaled and |
he asserts that the endurance and spirit Of
the troops were beyond all praise.
Personal and General
The death Of the Queen Of Denmark and
the bereavement Of the Pricess Of Wales |
ere of her daughters, combined with the
fact that there will be no autumn session
of Parliament has made the prospects Of
the winter season very gloomy. Marlbor-
ough House, the London residence Of the
Prince of Wales, will be closed to all fes-
Invites until the end of next summer and
there are no members Of the royal family
in town.
The two skating clubs, the Princess and
Niagara, which form such a part of the
winters gaety. will open next week
An attempt was made early on Thursday
morning to steal the body Of William Penn
whose remains are lying in the graveyard
of the Quaker meeting house at Jordans
Ruck.nghamshlre. 1t has been suspected
for some time past that surreptitious at
tempt to remove the remains would be
made, and the burial ground was guarded
But the watch was recently withdrawn On
Thursday the inmates of a cottage near
by were awakened by the barking Of a
doy, and at daylight they found that PENIS
grave had been partially opened A couple
of feet Of soil had been removed and a
spade and some newspapers were living
near. 1t was evident that the bodysnatchers
had been disturbed by the dog The police
have been investigating the affair. but thus
far no further trace has been found Of the
ghouls. The burial place lies secluded N a
valley, and apart from American tourists
few people visit the spot
A French newspaper publishes a descrip-
ton of the home life of the Car and Car
ina, which it says, Is very simple. The
Car, it appears, often remains at his desk
until late at night and frequently receives
his counselors and ministers at midnight: