, 1898-11-04
the largest cities and opening up some
of the richest country in China.
ALL is ANXIETY IN FRANCE.

the largest cities and opening up some
of the richest country in China.
ALL is ANXIETY IN FRANCE.
New York, Nov. "a dispatch to
the Herald from Paris says:
France is regarding England with
anxious eyes. Everything indicates the
warlike spirit prevailing across the
channel. All the journals record the
British naval preparations with pessi-
mistic comments.
Nobody here desires war. In the first
place Fashoda is not worth it. In the
second place, France is not ready. II
force is resorted to it will be England
that insists upon it.
The Temps ever advocates the avoid
ance of a struggle at any cost.
France" it argues, fought to consider
her interests and those Of civilization,
both of which forbid an appeal to
arms. She ought to preserve her dig
nifty by imparting a new character to
her relations with the United Kingdom.
| Some victories, either diplomatic or
otherwise, are dearly purchased. By
abusing the momentary advantage the
risk is run of determining the general
direction of International politics in q
sense quite opposite to the real interest
of the country which seems to tri-
umph.'
This means, presumably, that Eng
land Is in a strong position, but that II
she pushes France too hard she risks
bringing about a European coalition
against 'her everywhere abroad.
In another part the same journal,
commenting on the new Of the day on
the Fashoda question, says: CAS- the
English government does not to
be actuated by a c~onciliatory spirit, it
may be as we'll that France examine
the question of recalling M%archand."
The Liberte attributes the recrud-
escense Of the warFike attitude in Eng
land to the return of Mr.. Chamberlain,
IL may uaNS iHou6ht IhaI 40 fioAAS
accepts the principle OF the evacuation
of Fashcda a few more threats would
procure further concessions from her.
This is by no certain" argues
our contemporary. If Geat Britain
seems invhInerable, there are many
points in her empire where she may
be attacked. Her name is not exactly
venerated in Ireland, where a revolu-
ton might break out the moment wal
was declared, besides which it seems
fairly certain that a strong Abyssinian
force Is rapidly drawing lear Fa-
shoda."
MAJOR MARCHAND AT CAIRO,
Cairo, Nov. 3.-Ma1or Marchand, the
commander Of the French expedition
at Fashoda, arrived mere at Z o'clock
road station by the French officials
and residents.
The explorer looked thin and wor-
ried. Directly the major appeared at
the door Of the train the spectators
rushed forward, waving hats, sticks
and hardkerchiefs and crying "Vive
M%archand." The latter who was much
pleased and touched at the reception
accorded him, drove off to the French
diplomatic agency amid more cheer
ing. The French officer. who is short
slight, active and bronzed, was dressed
in civilian clothes.
Only two Senagelese soldiers &C
companied Major Marchand whose fu-
ture movements depend upon the in
structions which Captain Baratier
Ibrings him tomorrow.
At the French agency it was formal
ly announced that no one be permitted
to interview the French officer, as NJ,
Delcasse, the French minister OF for
eign affairs, and the Marquis Of Sails
bury must be the first ito receive all
news which may contribute to the har-
mony OF the two countries"
The major reports hat he left all his
companions in good health and he adds
that they had abundant provisions and
"a plentiful supply of ammunition. The
French commander also expressed him
self as being much gratified at the
kindness shown him by the British Off.
GERS during his journey to this place.