New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
WHAT LONDON TALKS ABOUT

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the Secretary OF State for the Colonies. joseph
Chamberlain and the British Ambassador at
Paris Sir Edmund J. Monson. The address or me
latter to the British Chamber Of Commerce at
Paris came like peal of thunder, causing dismay
on both sides Of the Channel where many people
had affected discern already faint outline
OF n peace rainbow between France and Great
Britain as sequel ~ the passing over OF the
Fashoda storm The first impression was that SIT
Edmund J. Monsoon had received a cue from inc
Marquis Of Salisbury to give candid warning 70
France that Great Britain Is fully determineh not
70 stand any further pin-prick' nonsense rms
impression still prevails. although II mas pee"
somewhat modified by tho explanation when the
Ambassador sent to the French press ana IL II
now thought that Monson got official tip 70
give France a warning. but that he spoke more
| onenlv than was intended. The address. however
| has served n reminder 10 the people OIL poth
| countries that the fire OF the Soudan imbrogHo Is
stlll smoulderng. and may burst into flame oeiore
| n is finally disposed OF. The Ambassadors warn
| ing according TO those qualified to know was
| nromnted bv the fact that the French Govern
rent sulking over the Marchand affair. is evadins
diplomatic discussion of pending Anglo-rre"o"
problems and was intended 10 Intimate that Win
| the change of French Ambassadors Mt London TINS
| week Baron de Cource being succeeded by NJ
Paul Cambon the Marquis OF Salisbury desired
more active treatment OF Tire points In dispute
| Sir Edmund j. Monson's ma lily trankness Is quite
| characteristic OF the Ambassa dor. and won Tor
| him the warm friendship OF Gar Alexander ana
| Emperor Francis Joseph. both OF whom asked the
| British Foreign Office TO send him to their re-
spectlve capitals when he quilted Copenhagen
| where he was persona Yrata at the Court. He
! chose Vienna.
Mr.. Chamberlain speech Tuesday. ernbrac-
ing the whole range of domestic and foreign poll
| tics aroused much interest abroad as at nome
| He forecasted tho Ministerial domestic legislation
Of the coming session. and then held out the olive
| branch every foreign country except France.
| 10 which he administered sautary caution Wnich
has but little rellshed there. and which evoked
| all sorts Of newspaper threats 70 thwart Great
| Brain's projects. Mr.. Chamberlain spoke luxe
| warmly on the subject of old.age pensions. once
| bill which had been expected on the subject: but
class to acquire their own dwellings promote sec.
ondary education insure the safety ana heaih o.
! pal life I'm London and local government in Scot
| land. FOR prvatc-bi legislation these measures
| will give the Government the right 10 pose as a
| friend OF tho workingmen and claim ther SUI
In tho passage in Mr. Chamberlaln's speech bold
| ly asserting that the Government mas tnrther sur
hint that the Government may 90 10 me c4 JIn
! upon the nnocuous scheme or reform OF me io.se
Liberal Platform from under the Oppositions feet
Mr.. Chamberain's declaration that an agtSomsSns
ade d'ep vhrb TefrrInr to Russias evasion
Of agFeements he said: HE who sups with the devil
must have long spoon ms d rsiH fhen thoYeht Il
BODIED III for n future UNDERSTANDING :.
The friendly references Of Mr.; Chamberlain y
Germany. suggesting mutual help IN matters OF
! common interest, have met with favoranle re-
cep;ion in Germany. The press comments snow
yelled Joy at the prospect OF an ro,r an
entente but the German papers refrain from an
ELUSIVE display Of gladness evinenty ~ "S So
view Of securing the best Of the bargain Inc Ma
Mr. chamberlans friendly illusions to Germany
arc due to the great disappointment IN Englano d.
the cool tone Of Presdent Mckinley toward the
gardins the intention to develop the American me'-
chant liain, ~. ,,r. m. NATIONAL Zeitung' ex-
presses absolute sympa,hy with the ILLUSIONS 40 pu If
| chestnuts out of the fire for the other
| LIBERAL LEADERSHIP.-The question OF the
Liberal leadership. which has been IN allegiance
| came the front this week In the form OF
notice by the Nottingham Liberal Association
that 1t will raise the matter at the meeting OF the
National Liberal Federation on December lS
A lively discussion Is expected though II Is under
stood The officials will Try to shelye the mater lde
inal leadership OF tho Liberal party Is Insecure ne
it has not been definitely establishes by ,ae
united voice Of tho party and II received ruue
shaking when Lord hosebery. emerging from TEN,
S9ocjnEation when resolved itself into bid for
| the leadership. The Unionists are rubbing their
hsh between the H"rconr and Rosebery factions
| which may split the Liberal party.
DISCUSSING THE MDssAGE-President Nc
Kinleys Message to Congress and Secretary Cages
report both warmly discussed In tho weeKhes.
Tho Speaker thinks British shpbuders will
| reap a temporary advantage from Secretary Cages
proposals. since most OF the ships wanted In tho
near future will have to be built In Great Britain,
and tho restrictive laws protecting American ship
building must be relaxed TO permit their entry.
Moreover II Is claimed Americas commercial do
velopment will eventually weaken her protection
ism The Speaker" concludes with saying
Tho salient result OF the Message is the recos-
milton OF Americas place as maritime power.
| Unless we greatly inisapprehend the American
character and capacity II can hafdIy lall II Dee-
~ the world NJ large.
The Spectator" urges that the dignfed course
OF consenting the abrogation of the Clayton
| Bulwer Treaty without compensation would show
the world that Great Britain can. In the case
| OF rs kin think OF their interests as well az or
| her The paper then suggests as the on!y
conditions OF the ahroga0n that dne 1H.e Thn
! decade the United States to exercise exclusive
| control (of which Great Britain IL TO have the
| right Of pre-emption); that the canal be opened
to all nations. and that the dues be the same for
THE DREYFUS CAsE.-The latest developments
IN the Dreytus affair all tend in favor OF Dreyfus
and public opinion IN France is undoubtedly veer-
ing to his side The decision of the Court OF 'as-
sation which postpones the Picquart court-martia
indefinitely is a damaging blow 10 the military
PARTY and the attempt to discred his evidence has
failed. A few violent ant-rcvision organs shrek
against the decision 4 judicial coup etat' nut
its general reception in Paris was favorable Great
efforts being made TO secure ll'qutll pio-
vsional release. but the Court Of Cessation has no
power TO order it, The "Droits De rHommo" pub
fishes the novel proposal TO force the Government
10 obtain Picquarts release. suggesting strike OF
toach mos who re officers OF the Reserve and Ter
ritorial Army handing in their rcsgnaiions and art
! lists and manufacturers who are preparing Tor the
| Exposition of 1900 Withdrawing. In the mean while
| Picauart remains IN the Chorche Midi Prison, and
| f. fairly comfortable. He occupies a large first
floor room overlooking the street. and is allowed to
write and receive any letters. lie buys his own
prisoner
| had a windfal In the shape Of "A legacy from an
| unc.e q banker amounting 10 thousands OF pounds
sterling There is some serious talk of running him
"a a candidate for the Senate at the next election
FOR the Seine This IA itself is indication Of the
/ oh N Earlsian fccrR.