The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-06

Mr. Balfour also said the government
! thought Russia had pursued an unfortu-
nate course in taking Port Arthur, which,
as Russia herself said in 1895, when japan
proposed to occupy it. would, in the hands
of any foreign power. constitute menace
| to the capital of China.
THE BALANCE OF POWER.
In conclusion he said:
1.-The balance Of power in the far east
may be very different when the disinte
grafton Of China has occurred. The time
may come when the great powers will
say that China shall not fall into the
hands of any one power and to embark
upon new, difficult and costly enterprises
in order to ward off remote and doubt
full danger would be political folly. Her
maiesty's government asks the country to
indorse this policy with more confidence
because we know that Great Britain has
the sympathy of the great commercial
community throughout the world.
(Cheers.)
81 believe the time may come when the
great commercial powers will join in an
alliance to prevent China falling a prey
to any exclusive influence, and 1 am con-
WINGED that Great Britain by continuing
her present unselfish policy Of opening to
all what she secures for herself will build
up in Europe, not less than in America,
body of public international opinion
which will be more powerful than any
hasty action Great Britain might take at
the present moment"
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the Lib
eral leader in the house, replied to Mr..
Balfour.
HARCOURT REPLIES.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt spoke
satirically of the policy Of the "open
door" and asked the reason for the change
of policy. He said the treaty of Tien Tsin
gave British ships the right to use any
port in China, and he expressed the de-
sire to know specifically whether that
right was to be infringed.
Continuing the Liberal leader asked
for an explanation of the remarkable
change of policy upon the part of the
government" in taking a lease Of Wei
Hal Wei and setting up rival port with
rival interests. He added that military
occupation of part of China might be
necessary, but it could not be expedient,
and it was impossible to believe that the
occupation would be confined to the pres
ent modest limits.
The Liberal leader concluded with call
ing for information regarding the inten-
tons of Russia, Germany and France,
and as to the relations between Great
Britain and Japan in view of the formers
lease of Wei Hal Wei.
FRENCH CLAIM CONCEDED.
Pekin, April Sit is understood that
China has conceded the demands of
France. They differ, it is added, some
what from the first.
London, April 5.-The Pekin correspond
ent of the Times says:
'sChina has agreed to the French de-
mands, comprising the non-alienation of
any portion of the provinces Of Kwang
Tung Kwank ST or Yum Nan, the con-
struction of a railway to Yum Nan Flu and
the lease of coaling station, which is not
named blu twill probably be Kwank Chu
Wah, together with the appointment of
Frenchman as director of the imperial
post.
81 understand that the British rights re-
garding the extension of Kau Lung will
be respected. The Russians allege that
the fertilization of Ta-Lien-Wan, being
necessary to the complete defense of Port
Arthur, will Immediately be commenced"
JAPAN IS FURIOUS.
Yokohama, April 6.-At an important
meeting of members of the upper and
lower house of the Japanese parliament
today, a resolution was adopted calling
upon the cabinet TO protest against the
action of Russia and Germany on the
same grounds as those upon which
Japan's withdrawal from the Liao-Tong
peninsula was demanded. It was also re-
solved to call upon the government to
take the steps necessary to enforce the
protest. The feeling against the cabinets
policy of inaction is growing strongly
Yokohama, April 5.-Great Britain's &C
ton in regard to Wei Hal Wei has caused
sensation here. and a large section of
the press and public urge the government
to adopt an active policy.
PRINCE HENRY'S RECEPTION.
Pekin, April 5.-The reception of Prince
Henryp of Prussia has been arranged for
in May. Ii Hung Chang and the gov
ernor general of the province in which
Pekin is situated will meet him at Taku.
and Prince Chang Wing will receive him
az the station near Pekin. The emperor
of China will receive Prince Henry at the
summer palace. An important point,
which has caused frequent negotiations.
is that the emperor will receive Prince