The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
BLEMSIN DIPLOMACY
PRESENT THEMSELVES TO OBSERVERS
OF EUROPEAN OFFARS.
Great Britain,s Embarrassment in China
The Dreyfus Affair as Interesting as
Ever.-The Chilian and Argentine Trouble
Creating Much Notice in England.

LoNDoN.-The recent dramatic de-
velopment of the Chinese puzzle came 4
as disagreeable shock to the people
of Great Britain and their chagrin was 4
intensified by the fact that they were
revealing in their apparent diplomatic !
triumph in the disgrace of Ii Hung
Chang and the wane of Russian intiu-
ence. Not only in Great Britain but
abroad the queen dowager's proclama-
ton is interpreted as fresh defeat
for British policy and as an act OF
revenge upon the part of England's
arch enemy, Ii Hung Chang.
Advices received here from the Eu-
ropean capitals indicate that the polit-
ical circles anticipate the reinstate-
ment of LII Hung in power, and that
the reactionary wave in China will
lead to "a closer understanding be-
tween the United States, Great Brit
ain and Japan, resulting in a combined
measure in reforms. The French
newspapers rejoice at the prospect OF
Ii Hung Changes return to power,
simply because it would be unpleasant
for Great Britain.
The impotence here to learn the
outcome of the journey of Gen. Slr
Berbert Kitchener to Fashoda is in no
|, wise allayed, and although the press
on both sides of the channel IS calmer
this week, yet anxiety is evidenced in
Great Britain in regard to the effect
the determined action of Gen. kitch-
ener will have upon France in view OF
the critical political situation in that
country. There are fears that the
French authorities may seek foreign
diversion from their internal strife.
The Partisan newspapers have adop-
ted a more compromising tone, and IN
stead of declaring that the French flag
will never be lowered at Fashoda, they
now put forward the occupation of that
place by Major Marchand, as lever
, by which France may be able to OBJ
. tain advantages elsewhere.
q The alarming situation i'll France
q rivets the attention of Europe.
The excitement is increasing hourly,
q new revelations and developments are
~ ~ expected, and a military coup d'etat
~ would not surprise anybody. The
- weakness of NJ. Brisson, the premier,
y, over the affair of Lieut--Col. Plcquart,
! who is now in secret confinement IN
v military prison, has disguised even his
personal friends, who call him q
coward and dolt, while the enemies
le of revision of the Dreyfus case accuse
Id him of being o hypocrite, and OF hay
re inc sold himself to Dreyfpssyhdl'
es cate, an organization which undoupt'
re odly exists. -,
ty Only bold action will secure the SUI
&c premacy of civil law.
ts, One satisfactory feature OF the pros
n. ecution of Col. Picquart is that thu
d, kwar office has engaged to give an opeI
n trial. which NJ. Brisson insisted upo1
~. efore he consented to the prisoner,
go transfer to prison. The friends OF Col
he Picuuart declare that it he IS publlcl'
he tried he will throw floods of light upo
he the whole matter.
ter In an interview published IN Satul
be- davis News, former parliamentarla
his who has figured in all the politics
en- events in France since 1894, is quote
the as expressing opinions regarding tn
but role which President Faure is playln2
ed, confirming previous statements on tn
ce, same subject. He says that Gener'
Kill Zurlinden enjoys the full contlden(
TOP Of the French president who is in III
re, with military glamour. Presldel
ate. Faure, he adds, has but to say IL
He word and have France at his feet al
ing he further says if he does not say tn
ed. word and declares himself in favor Of
in revision of the Dreyfus case, he W
have the whole French mob IN III
and cry against him and he will ha
~ to co. But, if in order to oppose
a ."na revision, he resigns the presldenc
uee the national assembly, OR congre'
, len for the election of presidents, W
,,le. meet at Versailles within twenty-fo
i iest hours, and NJ. Faure will be elect
,oIr, by crushing majority VI .n0
wv who are hostile to revlslt
rave sot He will then form mlnls'
n nets with NJ. Barthou as premier, and W
AZ 40 an ambitious, strong general at
,. Az ~ head of the war office, then be Will
=, 800, 49, able to do what he likes with Fran
n ula The war cloud lowering over VI
r nn1 and Argentina is being closely wat
e ~ u ed and has caused uneasiness ne
, 10 The idea of an appeal to arms Is de
40 " deprecated, and the Spectator POI
out that English investors will have
contribute to pay the piper.
The elevation Of Mr.. Curzon to
'rary peerage, as Baron Curzon, OF ked
n olle ton, is generally approved.
.i Soo The Cretan question has take
naS step towards final solution IN the
the ceptance by the four powers OF ita
lear proposals, which includes the dist
Wis sal of the Turkish troops and fuEct