, 1898-03-16

Nice.
Dispatches from Pekin state that Major
Sir c. NJ. Macdonald, the British Minister,
protested against The Chinese Government
granting Russia's demands, on the ground
that they will he desu uCtive of the Eastern
balance of D wer, and that The Trung Ii va
men replied that they We're unable " with
stand Russia. 1t is also reported that nus
STA is urging The dismissal of the British rail
way engineers, although the Chinese dlrec-
tor Of railways had replied that thrir services
were indispensable regardless OF their nation
ality.
1t is thought that China's mission to St.
Petersburg strengthens British influence
upon the situation.
London news announces that Major Sir c..
Macdonald has been created a Knight Com
mander of the Bath. doubtless for services
rendered III arranging the retaliation pro
gIumms, as mentioned ia bulletin OF 1llh
instant.
A despatch from the Hong Kong CORE
Bpondcnt Of the Daily Chronicle" reports
that The Manchu Dynasty is doomed.
The 'StandArd', in an editorial, expresses
the opinion that il is futile to preach peace,
Kussia's ukaNe showing the approach OF an
appeal to force to adjust differences.
The Lines attaches little importance TO
the Pekiu tel, grams regarding Major Mac
Donald's action as mentioned above.
A despaicn from he Shanghai correspond,
ent Of u London paper reports that dlthcul-
ties have arisen regarding the etiquette OF
the reception Of The KaiSer's brother. The
Emperor, it is said, refuses to rise to ieceIN"
P:inco Henry, al d refuses the acccnmoda-
tloES desired.
The Pals ''Temps'', i'll all editorial, pro
tests against HE menacing and alarmlsl tone
Of The British prcbs.
Washington news announces That cOnnsels
arguments regarding he British Guiana
boundary question will be exchanged on
March tile sixteenth between eir Julian
Pauncefotc and Senior AndIade. the Nrnrzue-
Ian Minister, and that four months later
counter cases VIII be exchanged.
Senior Luis Polo de Bernabe, the new Span
ISL Minister to Washington, whose arrlN"l
was reported in Saturdays bulletin, has
declared that Spain will do everything hon.
orablc to avoid war Just ns hhe believes me
Uuitrd States will also do.
Other Washington news reports that Mr.
Russell Alger. Secretary Of War, has 10
organized he army scIvICe, creating a new
department Of The Gulf with headquarters ut
Atlanta, pr acticaIly the entire force has been
ldered 10 the Atlantic oOASt.
There is great ac WITTY IN the enlistment
of sailors and artillery men and III equiIPlng
!he coast defenHes.
The report Of the Court Of Inquiry on the
Maine" disaster is expected on Wednesday.
So far nothing authoritative has tr"nsplred,
but unofficial rumouIA forecast u verdict Of
foul play with swift action Ivy President
Mckinley.
New York and Madrid financial circles ms
anxious, feyrrish and depressed.
H. NJ. S. 'Cordelia" has arrived at Key
West.
London news announces the death Of the
Dowager Countess of EIgin, mother of the
Vlceroy of India; also Of Mi. George Muller,
the phiIontIropiSt.
A despatch from Hong Kong reports that
the Philippine Islands insurgents have
cuptnred BoIluni, an important town near
Manila.
In London it is feared that Japan has
wa,nod RUSSIA that if she retains Port
Arthur Japan will retain Weihalwei and the
adjacent islands.
In New York there is some talk Of "A
triple alliance between the United States,
Great Britain, and japan against France,
Germany, and Russia i'll he attempted par
tition Of China. 1t is not denied that
relations between England, Japan, and the
United States ale more than friendly, aud
in the e> vent of war with SPAN OF a conflict
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