The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-09
FRANCE IN A BETTER MOOD.
OUTLOOK BRIGHTER THAN SINCE
THE DREYFUS AFFAIR BEGAN.

New Governments Courage Admired Even
NV IT. Enemies-Romoval of Gen. Zur-
linden May he Followed by the Punish
ment of Other Army Conspirators-
Attitude Toward Russia and Germany.
sp,e,dl Gable D,,patch to TIE suN.
PANS. July S-The prospects Of restoration
~ souity. not to say justice. in France never
,eemed so bright as at the present moment.
yet II is well to remember that the history Of
the preyfus affair suggests that such Is the
time 70 encounter some unexpected obstacle
:, further progress. Public opinion is now
changing more rapidly than in any previous
rhase Of the scandal. and the indications are
that ly the time Dreyfus Is acquitted his active
en.mirs will be the objects OF popular rovll-
ing
Curiousy enough this change seems to en-
phasi7c another revulsion OF public feeling.
which has several times been noted in these
Dispatches during the past year. namely. the
national sentiment toward Russia. The cool.
rn.s toward Frances ally. which has been
growing in several quarters. is now rapidly be-
coming active resentment. The question has
been taken up by the press during the past
day or two and it is developing into an actual
c,npaiGn Yesterdays exchange OF COM
ailments between tina Kaiser and Pres
iieut Loubet further emphasizes the
change. and to-day the issue is boldly
nut forward that France should decide
whether, after ALL Russia or England Is her
better friend. 1t is inevitable that the antago-
nistic sentiment toward Russia shall grow
in France especially after the Dreyfus in
sanity is eliminated from the peoples brains.
The strong policy or rather courage, OF the
present Government is welcomed even by
those who do not agree with the Cabinet
views 1t appeases somewhat the intense
national craving for man in control instead
Of a sct Of weak politicians. Even those who
rryiIe ten. GallifIet admire him for removing
zen. IurIinden from the post Of Military Gov
ernor II Paris and there is no sign yet OF any
.,I.'ipus opposition to the removal Of all
the FOOLS and cOnsprators in the upper ranks
nf the army who have kept France In dis
grace and turmoil for the past four years.
The Government has decided to transfer
Commandment Ravary. who conducted the Es-
tcrha2y inquiry. from Paris to Marseilles on
account ot his actions in the Dreyfus affair.
Tho S,ri, says thatthe Government intends
10 remove Gems. Pellieux and Juillart from
their respective Offices.
The Figaro says that Premier Waldeck -Rous-
saau hp- been Investigating the matter OF the
demonstrations on the day OF the election OF NJ.
Iouhet To- the Presidency. and later at Auteuil
and EouIy. with the object Of ascertainng
whether the disorders were isolated or con-
certed Tho Cabinet has examined the dossier
in the matter and a magistrate will be appoint
cd to follow IN the inquiry. 1t is expected that
tho Investigation will create a good deal OF ex-
element.
I'll" Nationalist newspapers comment favor
ably uron tn" KAiser's action in visiting the
French training ship lphigene and his subse-
Quent telegram to President Loubet. but all
ask tn" Government to explain the Emperor's
now al. tMIa.