New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09

cepted the correspondence OF several Generals
TIME FAVORABLE TO PLoTs.-The presen,
| moment does not appear TO be inopportune for Il
| military coup detat. One would imagine Paris in
a state OF siege Troops are TO be seen everywhere
In consequence OF the threats Of the rotous strikers
OF the building trades in the French capital Cut
Ta a marines infantry Of the line and mune lei
MonterouGe Quarter and in the Bcetre Quarter.
it is estimated that about twenty thousand troops
are under arms. with many more ready for active
duty at moments notice.
PLANS TO INJURE NJ. BRISSON.-The money
for the strikers emanates from a mysterious
source but 1t is significant that the disturbed
quarter is NJ PRISONS own electoral district It Is
evidently the game OF the agitators TO force the
Premier 10 order out the troops against his own
electors Ii is noteworthy that all the military men
and civilians who desire a coup d'etat detest NJ.
Brisson
DREYFUS'S RETURN TO FRANCE.-The latest
news of Dreyfus IS that the Government has ar
ranged for his return TO France in merchant YES
sel. He Will be lodged In Mont Nalerian Fort
side of Paris.
THE FAsHoDA QUESTIONING French Gov
eminent has accepted the invitation OF the Gov
eminent of Great Britain to convey French off,
Ger from Fashoda. by way OF the Nile. In order
that 1t may obtain his report OF the recent ex-
II
this report is received nothing will he settled be-
tween the two Governments. The newspaper po-
lemics. however, continue with unabating ardor.
MR.. CARNEGIEs INTENDED PURCHASE
Andrew Carnegie is negotiating for the purchase of
the whole OF the Duke of Sutherlands estate at
Creieh
THE QUEEN IN POOR HEALTH.-Lettcrs from
Balmoral refer TO the unsatisfactory state of the
health of Queen Victoria Her Majesty II appears
ic u nd
TROOPS FROM THE sOUDAN.-The event Of
the week far London Is concerned, was the
return OF the lst Battalion of Groradier Guards
from the Soudan The crowds lining the streets
from Waterloo Railroad Station to yelling Bar
racks and the enthusiasm displayed exceeded any
previous demonstration Of a like nature since the
return of the British troops from the Crimeln
War There a brilliant gathering Of military
chiefs and relatives OF officers at the station, but
there was such an evident desire to repress any
thing like exuberance of feeling that their welcome
seemed cold. How are you old chap" being gen
orally the most afrectionate greeting heard. ono
woman ran Up to an officer as he emerged from
the train. threw her arms around his neck and
kissed him. He submitted, but rather shamcfaced-
ly as though il was altogether n too demonsratiyc
proceeding for British soldier 10 be gully Of 1t
was when the battalion emerged from the police
guarded station that the enthusiasm broke out In
soldiers home. and their march from the station 10
their barracks was in the nature of a triumphal
progress.
SCENES At THE BARRACKS-On arriving at
their barracks the war-stained Grcnadiers received
n splendid welcome from the other battaions or
Guards whose massed bands played THE British
Grenaders' and THE Return Of tho Guards
There were many pathetic scenes. The men looked
gaunt and weary, instead Of the strapping fellows
who left London. and there were hundreds OF
touching reunions of the men with thelr wives OF
sweethearts. The I'd Battalion OF Grenadier Guards
entertained their comrades AT dinner, and as may
be expected there lively scenes about the par
racks until late that night Many OF the return
ing soldiers brought with them interesting relics
OF the campaign. in tho shape OF DerVish SWORDS.
spears shields
INFLUENCE on RECRUITlNG.-The recent
British military operations have had most salts
factory influence lately upon the recruiting Of the
Army especially IN the case Of the Guards and inc
Dist fancers who distinguished themselves ny
making a brilliant charge through the Dervish
Army at the II trtle OF Omdurmhn
GERMAN OFFICERS REPORT.-Muoh Interest
has been evoked by the German military attaches
report Of the battle Of omdurman. lie says ne was