Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
MARCHAND TO BE RECALLED.
Premier Dupuy Evidently Intends to
Wash His Hands of the Entire
Fashoda Business.

LONDON, Nov. 4.-The most reliable in
formation from Paris confirms the earlier
reports that NJ. Dupuy, the premier, has
decided TO wash his hands of Fashoda,
and to recall Major Marchand, for whose
mission he is not responsible.
This decision is to some extent, due to a
desire to allow nothing to interfere with
the success of the exposition in 1900.
To-day will be important in the history of
the crisis. 1t is expected that Baron de
Courcel, the French ambassador. will i'm
part the French decision to Lord Salisbury,
who will speak this evening al the banquet
to be given the sirdar, General Lord Kitch-
ener.
Probably the premier's text will be the
official note issued last night, announcing
that there is now good reason to hope the
political situation is ameliorating.
Still further light should be thrown by
Notwithstanding the peaceful aspects of rhe
situation, Mr.. Goschen's letter to the mas
ter cutters feast at Sheffield mas made a
very profound impression.
The Daily Chronicle. under reserve, pub
fishes remarkable story suggesting that
Major Marchand, before the battle Of
omdurman, sent to the khalifa French
| flag. inviting him to hoist it. and so, by
becoming French ally. TO deter the Anglo
Egyptian forces from attacking him.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. Nov. Sat
the annual feast of master cutters here
this evening, il was expected that Right
Hon. George ]. Goschen. first lord of the
admiralty, would be present as the princi-
pal guest.
Mr.. Goschen, however, was unable to at
tend the banquet. and the chairman read
the following letter of apology for him:
1T is absolutely impossible for me to
ence. there is essential Sheffield will ap-
preciate this in the present state of af-
fairs. l am truly disappointed, but duty
CAIRO. Nov. 3-Major Marchand, the
commander of the French expedition at
Fashoda, arrived here at Z o'clock this
tion by the French officials and residents.
The explorer looked thin and worried. Dl-
rectly the major appeared at the door of
the train the spectators rushed forward:
| crying "Vive Marchand,' The latter. who
was much pleased and touched at the re-
ception accorded him. drove off to the
French diplomatic agency amid more cheer
ing.
The French officer who is short, slight
active and bronzed, was dressed in civil
| ian clothes.
Only two, senegalese soldiers accom-
movements depend upon the instructions
which Captain Baratier brings him to-
| morrow.
| At the French agency it was formally
announced that no one would be permitted
| to interview the French officer. as NJ. Del
! casse, the French minister of foreign af-
| fairs. and the Marquis of Salisbury must
| be the first Ito receive all news which may
| contribute. to the harmony of the two
| countries"
The major reports that he left all his
| companions in good health and he adds
| that they had abundant provisions and a
| plentiful supply of ammunition.
| The French commander also expressed
! himself as being much gratified dt the
| kindness shown him by the British officers
during his journey TO this place.
l N lH.as-
| ent Of the Daily Mail says:
| Major Marchand, VINO is extremely
| modest, makes light of his exploits. He
| Is fond of exploration and sorry there are
] no more routes to conauer."