The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-30
OBSTACLES
N THE WAY
OF THE CAR
Stumbling Blocks in
Peace's Path.
POWERS COULD NOT AGREE
FRANCE WOULD DEMAND AL
SACE-LORRAINE.
Throughout Europe, However, the
Sentiment of the Proposition
Is Received With Hearty
Good Will.
POWERS COULD NOT AGREE
FRANCE WOULD DEMAND AL
SACE-LORRAINE.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 29.-The
newspapers here declare that the
Cars manifesto will probably consti-
tute a turning point in history. The
Novosti says:
"It stands to reason that the dis
armament question cannot be solved
without a previous removal of the
causes for the ornaments. The con-
ference must accurately determine the
respective pretentions Of the nations
and propose means for peace1ui ar
rangement, and 1T may come 10 pass
that at the close of the nineteenth cen
tury a liquidation may be erected Oh
the international policies which are SO
prolific In troubles and dangers.
The Novoe Vremya says: "All true
friends of peace are naturally on the
side of Russia, but 1t is Impossible 10
guarantee that some of the western
Cabinets will not raise objections, pro-
NOTED by the fact that the armed
peace which has existed since 1850 is
the main source of their lnternatiohai
strength.
cent Russia's proposal with the same
earnestness with which 1t was mace
the dawn of the twentieth century VIII
see the idea of universal peace tr1-
umphant over that Of unrest ana
discord."
The Viedomosti expresses the opin-
ion that the note of the car is essen
tally IAN attempt to introduce the ele-
ment of trust into international rela-
lions" adding: Whoever believes IN
the creative power of ideas propounded
with conviction and clearneSs must re-
joice that the note brings new ana
efficient course into the world IKE
I.n y<fs n
and groups anew the participants Az
that life
PARIS. Aug 29-The French news
ma ners generally distrust the practical
bility of the Cars peace scheme ana
clearly indicate that France would
make the restoration of Alsace-Lor-
raine a prerequisite TO her partlcipa-
ton in the conference.
The Temps says: ut is to be hoped
that Europe, like France, will consider
the Cars proposal in spirit similar
to that whereby 1t was inspired Never
theless, 1t must not be forgotten tnat
IL France owes II to herself to aid In
such an attempt there is another por-
ton of her moral patrimony which she
cannot abandon without Indicating the
very reason of her existence france
cannot forget the eloquent words ex-
changed between the Car and the
President regarding the rights of peo-
Dles and Justice. Count Muravieff's cir
cular seems rejoinder to Mr..
Goschen's speech, whether or not 1t
was so intended. Therefore 1t lacks
neither wit nor appropriateness. How
ever, it would be singularly belittling
the inspiration and meaning Of the pros
posal to see nothing else in 1t or even
to connect 1t with a wish to hamper
from the outset the conclusion OF an
alliance between the United States and
Great Britain. What win the German
William think of the initiative of
Nicholas? That Prince will hardly con-
sent to play second fiddle"
The Libertie remarks: THE graveSt
questions which demand solution in
volve France. and the Car has I'M
doubtedly considered these complica-
tions and has consulted the powers
interested 1t is to be presumed he has
reason to believe his views will tri-
umph.'
The Masotte de France says: rus
STA made us go to Kiel, but to-day she
leads us to a conference which will
sanction a readjustment of 1871"
The Journal des Debats refers to the
past, (which we cannot forget" as be-
ing a stumbling block" In the way Of
the success of the conference.
The Patrie expresses the opinion that
Great Britain will never renounce her
maritime supremacy.
BERLIN, Aug. 29.-The North Ger
man Gazette, referring to-day to the
Cars peace conference proposals, re-
marks: Our ornaments We're never
intended for selfish ends, but only for
our own protection and for the main
tenance of peace. We are willing to
give a fair trial to another method of
attaining the object at a smaller cost"
The National Zeitung says: The
Gar and his Ministers have not de-
luded themselves with the idea that
they can rid the world Of the causes
which for years have been responsible
for the growing armaments. When a
great power, however, addresses such
proposals to others they will be recog-
nized everywhere as deserving Of the
most serious consideration.
| The Vossische Zeitung expresses the
opinion that the Importance Of the note
does not lie in the proposal for con-
ference but in It's conception.
The Post warmly eulogizes the Cars
motives, which, it adds. must every
where arouse sympathy"
The Kreuz Zeitung says: mo one
can yet appreciate the real significance
of the note. It's bitter-sweet reception
In France shows 1t will not meet with
universal approval"
| According to the Hamburger Core
spondentz the note will remain for
| ever an imperishable monument to the
fame of Emperor Nicholas. Continu-
| ing the paper says: 1T stands to rea-
son that Germany welcomes the pro-
posal In the most glad manner and is
| prepared to cooperate In the sacred
work"
LONDON, Aug. 29.-General William
Booth of the Salvation Army sent the
| following telegram to Emperor Nicho-
| las this afternoon:
MAY it please your Majesty: 1 have
received with profound thankfulness to
God the news Of your Imperial Maj
esty's wise, beneficient and Christian
like proposal In favor of universal
peace. | cannot refrain from assuring
you of the admiration of the multitudes
of Salvationists in all parts of the
world, whose prayers will ascend to
Almighty God for your Majesty and
for the triumphs of those principles of
peace and righteousness after which
| they are ever striving, and which are
moving you to seek the true welfare of
all nations
"This great act of Gods will must
| forever add to the honor of your
Majesty's name, reign and country
/ WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-The extra
ordinary circular note directed by the
Russian Foreign Minister to the men,
bers of the diplomatic body at ST.
Petersburg has attracted the earnest
attention OF the officials here.
| 1t Is believed that the victory