The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-27


the English Ministry.
PARIS. March 26.-In the chamber of
deputies today M Groussot, Socialist,
made a sweeping criticism of the for
eign policy of the government.
M. Baron, speaking in support of NJ
Groussot. introduced the Cuban ques-
ton. He said France cannot remain
Indifferent to the Spanish American
conflict and the monstrous encroach-
ment of the Anglo-Saxon race on the
Latin race. 1t is the duty of France
to approach Spain and the United
States with words of Cancellation. and
peace"
M. HanotauX, minister of foreign af-
fairs replying to NJ. Baron, said the.
negotiations with England regarding
West Africa are proceeding favorably
With reference to China, M. Hanotaux
said that negotiations were being car
ried on at Paris and Pekin and that
significant results might be expected
Turning to Cuba, he said:
However necessary the defense of Cur own
interests may be, it is subordinate to the
Importance of the grave difficulties which
the Cuban question has presented too lorg.
The whole world is following with emo
tlon and anxiety the varying fortunes Of the
conflict proceeding in Cuba and the whole
world earnestly hopes for its speedy
clusion.
The interests affected threatened and
the courage and perseverance displayed and
daily some element to the dramatic Nend
of events in that island
The chamber knows the sympathy and
esteem which the United States inspire.
On one hand we have ancient and faithful
relations, good neighborly feelings, Atm
1tles of race and interests, and, finally, the
respect with which the patriotism of
heroic nation naturally inspires US. On
the other hand we have powerful repub-
ic 2 sister of our own, full of ardor and
he I-n1n t-rhD
an immediate end be put to evils in which
she herself has shared and which have
lasted . very long time.
SUCH is the position of the conflict where
IN both interests and honor are involved.
our nrst duty is increasingly to express to
the two nations the desire of all that
sangulnary and formidable fight be avoided
II these Two parties, with common ac-
cora. are endeavor1ng TO find sure and i'm
partial friends to help them in the amicable
arrangement of so grave a question, they
will see that all well intentioned people
are lending themselves to the desire and
we will not be backward But it would
be going beyond the reserve imposed upon
US TO go further than this. | can here at
least, only, renew the expression of our
ardent wishes for an equitable solution of
the matter. wherein right, honor and liberty
may be satisfied and which will result in
maintaining between two nations equally
dear to US, the great benefit of peace.
A motion approving NJ Hanotaux's
statements sta was adopted by vote of
LONDON, March 26-Mystery mon
gerlng is still the chief stock in trade
of the foreign office, but its big words
and apparently craven actions no lon
ger satisfy the public, and Conserva-
t1ves and Liberals are equally alarmed
at the apparent failure of British
diplomacy in China, where Great Brit
aims open door" is slammed
Unless the government early in the
week clearly outlines it's position it will
probably be compelled to take the
country into its confidence by 4 mo-
ton for the adjournment of the house
of commons, which many Unionists
will support.
LONDON, March 27-The Sunday
papers are indulging in a British war
scare on account of affairs in China.
Great prominence is given to the naval
preparations which are being made at
Portsmouth, Davenport. Chatham
Hong Kong and other places.
The admiralty has asked for urgent
reports regarding the condition of ships
which are refitting and several battle
ships have been ordered to take on coal
and prepare for sea. Over 5000 men
are working overtime at Devonport
alone.