The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-25

came as - ulSaSreezlDle SnOck 10 the PEG
pie Of Great Britain and their chagrin wa.
intensified by the fact that they wer,
revealing in their apparent diplomatic
triumph in the disgrace of Ii Hung
Chang and the wane of Russian influence
Not only in Great Britain, but abroad
the queen dowager's proclamation is in
terpreted as fresh defeat for British
1t is generally believed that the mission
of the Marquis Ito, the japanese states
man TO China, for the purpose of attempt
ing TO bring about an offensive and de-
fensiVe alliance between Japan and China
was the last straw which rousSed the
tigress in the empress dowager and I'M
abled the Russian party, led by Ii Lung
Chang, to regain its influence. It is wei
known that the Chinese. in spite OF theiI
defeat in their war with Japan, still re-
gard the Japanese as inferior beings and
the intense hatred Of the dowager en-
press for anything Japanese is also al
AdYices received here from the Euro
pean capitals indicate that political IT.
Giles anticipate the reinstatement of Ii
Hung Chang in power and that the re-
dictionary wave in China will lead to a
closer understanding between the United
States, Great Britain and Japan, result
ing in combined pressure in favor Of re-
forms.
The French newspapers rejoice at the
prospect of Ii Hung Changs return to
power, simply because it would be I'M
pleasant for Great Britain. The Temps,
referring to the reform edicts OF the en-
peror of China, says: His reforming.
ardor was marked by more Zeaa than dis
erection. To suggest that the mandarins
publish their accounts of receipts and eX-
penditures was like plucking out their
souls.
CONFLICT ON THE NILE.
The impatience here TO learn the outcome
of the journey of General Sir Herbert
layed, and although the press on both
SIDES OF the channel is calmer this week.
yet anxiety is evidenced in Great Britain.
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termined action of General Kitchener Will
have upon France, in view of the critical
political situation in that country. There
are fears that the French authorities may
seek a foreign diversion from their in
ternal strife The Partisan newspapers,
however, adopt e more compromising tone
and instead of declaring that the French
flag will never be lowered at Fashoda
they Row but forward the occupation Of
that place by Major Marchand as a lever
by which France may be able to obtain
advantage elsewhere.
The Eclair, for example. Gays: Great
Britain must buy our remuneration of our
claims there as she bought Germany's."
The Temps also declares that the ques-
ton now is simply one of coming to an
agreement on the condition of exchange.
CRISIS IN FRANCE.
An alarming situation in France rivets
the attention OF Europe. The excitement
is increasing hourly, new revelations and
Developments are expected and military
coup etat would not surprise anything.
The weakness OF Nj. Brisson, the pre-
mier over the affair of Lieutenant Colonel
PicQuart, who is now in secret confine-
ment in the military prison of Cherche
Midi placed there apparently without the
knowledge of the government and in spite
Sf the fact that he was in the hands of
civil court has Disguised even his own
personal friends who call him a coward
and a dOlt while the enemies of a revision
OF the OreNIus case accuse MIN OF BENG
Il hypocr1te and of having sold himself 70
DreyfaS syndicate, an organization
which Is undoubtedly existing. General
ZurlInden
ernor of Paris. with the recognizance
of General Chanoine. who succeeded the
latter as minister of war, acted entirely
without reference to the premier, NJ. Bris-
son. who, with a majority of his col
leagues. was completely dumbfounded at
Tho supporters of the cabinet declare
that 81 Brisson. in order to save the con-
sututiOn, should ,dsmisS General Chan
oine and General Zurlinden, and even ar
raign them for reasonable conduct. Only
bold action Will secure the supremacy of
One satisfactory feature of the prosecu-
tiOl of Colonel Picquart is that the war
office mas engaged to give him an open
trial. which n. Brisson insisted upon be-
fore he consented TO the prisoners trans
fer 20 the military prison of Cherche
Midi. The friends of Colonel Picquart de-
clare that if he is publicly tried he viii
throw floods of light upon the whole
1nystery.
NJ. FAURE'S POSITION.
In an Interview former parliamentary
ian who has figured in all the political
events in France since 1869 published III
Ipl2ys Daily News, is quoted as express
ing opinions regarding the role President
faure Is playing, confirming previous !
statements on the same subject. He says
rhar General Zurlia6en enjoys the fun
confidence OF the French president. who /
5 N love with military glamour PreSi- !
dent faGre. ne adGs- mas but 20 say the
word and have France at his feet. and he
further says if he does not says this ana
declare himself in favor of a revision or
the DreyfCs case, he viii have the whole /
French mob in hue and cry against him, |
and he will have 10 go.
d. But If, in order to oppose a revision he /
resigns the presidency. the national as
s.enbly or congress. for the election of |
presidents. viii meet al Versailles Gvithin /
p hours ana NJ Faure win be reelected |
by crushing majority of those who are |
hostile 10 revision. He VIII then form |
, ministry. with n. BarthoU as premier, |
and with an ambitious. strong general at |
the head OF the war Office. Then he will |
be able 10 do what he likes with France.
SOUTH AMERICAN WAR
The vas cloud lowering over Chile and
Argentina IS being closely watched and
has caused uneasiness here The idea of
- ,S)peaI to arms is vigorously depre- /
,atc-L especially. as the Spectator points
out, the English investors will have to
conui5ute - pay the piper.
The Daily Mail urges that Great Brit
ain, the United States, Germany and
Italy make strong representations to Ar
Sentina and Chile against war. and the
St James Gazette suggests that the |
United States signify It's Willingness to
bring pressure 10 bear on the two coun-
tries by declaring its intention of en-
forcing the arbitrator's award by war
If necessary.
The elevation of Mr. Curzon to the
peerage, as Baron Curzon of Kedleston,
is generally approved. Lord Scarsdale |
his father, is one of the four peers in
mis- country who are in holy orders the
others being the Earl Of ,Bosborough, the
Earl of Devon and the Marquis of Nor
mandy.
Lord ScarsdaIe is rector of the little
Derbyshire hamlet, Kedleston from
which the new peer takes his title. IT is
suggested that he may return with a
still higher title.
The present baronetcy does not carry
with il a seat in the house of lords, as he
Is given rank among the representatives
OF Ireland, although taking his title from
the English hamlet But it places his
name on the list of the possible candi-
dates for the next vacancy in the house
OF lords.
The French Mediterranean squadron,
consisting OF six vessels, gave an exhibit
ZION Of firing in the presence of the min
ister of marine, NJ. Lockroy. at Toulon on
TUESDAY. the range being two miles, The ,
ships fired $50 shells at wooden ship. the
ArraSonte, before setting her on fire and
sinking her. The result was considered
very satisfactory.
The Cretan question has taken step ]