Evening star., 1899-07-29
ROYALTY At GOODWOOD RACES
Article in National Review on
Franco-German Alliance.
FOREIGN NEWS AND GOSSIP
Copyright. 1899. the Associated Press.)


10 refuse to listen to the governments new
the franchise bill. This proposal meets va
rying criticism here. Liberals are inclined
to regard it as another instance of the in
curabIe tendency of the Salisbury govern
ment to shelve every difficulty by referring
1t to a commission Mr.. LabOuchere calls
1t a climb-down on Mr.. ChaHlberiain's part
and undoubtedly it savors more of Salisbury
than Chamberlain Others think 1t con-
cesSion to the Transvaars contention that
the matter should be referred to arbitration
All agree, however. that it forms prac-
teal bridge of which Kruger can avail
himself to retire from impossible posi-
ton.
Mr. \ J. Balfour. first lord of the treas
ury and government leader in the house
of commons. gave another strong hint in
the commons yesterday, announcing. in re-
ply to a question. that in the unfortunate
event of war there was no intention to en-
ploy other than white troops.
The Cowes Regatta.
The Cowes regatta is anticipated with
keen interest. An immense gathering of
yachts and yachtsmen is expected The
Shamrock sails for America practically un-
tried. The entries for the queens cup at
Cowes include the Britannia, Meteor and
Satanita- If the Meteor completes it is
hoped the contest will throw some light
upon the present capabilities of the Britain
MIA end the value of the Shamrock as cup
challenger.
The prospect of Chino-Japanese alliance
has been welcomed by England and Ger
many on the ground that it will reinvig
crate China and enable her TO resist the
Russian advance The Spectator in the
course of interesting article this week,
asserts that Japanese reorganization of the
Chinese army and navy and finances would
kes -rYI 1N....s Tn~a
more in sympathy with Chinese national
feeling than western nations. Japan, the
article says. would abolish corruption and
organize a Formidable well-armed Chinese
army. while the combined Japanese and
Chinese navies would be able TO prevent
any invading army reaching China by sea.
Thus, it is argued. China would be again
a powerful nation. able to exclude Euro
India through Thibet, while a Chinese vic
tory over Russia, even If possible. would
be a victory 6I bdTSdTisTII ever civilization
and could be of no possible benefit to Eu-
rope.
The GooJyyood Races.
Though the attendance at the Goodwood
race meeting this week beat all rec
ords. It was largely made up of faces
familiar at previous meetings. such as
the Prince Of Wales, the Duke and
Duchess OF York, the Duke of Cambridge
the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, the
Duke and Duchess of Devonshire the Duke
and Duchess of Richmond. Lord and Lady
William Beresford. Lady Randolph Church
i'll. the Duke and Duchess of Portland, the
Earl and Countess of Aberdeen and the
Earl OF ROsebery. Among the newcomers
were the Count and Countess Boni de Cas-
teilaHe- The quality of the racing matters
little. and certainly this weeks card was
below par both as to the number and quail
ity of the entries. The pleasure seekers
made the usual fine show on the lawn, and
-
trees. the participants enjoying themselves
TO the fullest extent This was almost the
closing big function of the season, only the
Cowes regatta remaining before the final
d1sintegration of society until late in the
autumn
The weather was typical of Goodwcod
Meetings and furnished occasion for the
display or toilets, although c0lored muslin
gowns the simplicity of which was notice
able were generally voted the most at
tractive- The male members of the royal
family wore tweed suits and low hats
while many of the best known men were
Gfessed in flannel suits and Wore straw
hats. which was quite new departure at
this meeting
NeErier's Disgrace Creates a Stir.
The disgrace of Gen de Negrier has
created a profound impression not only in
France. but all over Europe, and has
brought into prominent notice the depth of
the civil well as the military courage
possessed by the new French minister of
war, Gen. the Marquis de Galliffet. Before
him the pasteboard patriots VINO threatened
terrible vengeance with the army if they
were thwarted by the republic double up
and fall to pieces. and the public is begin
ming to realize that at last the right man
has been found to suppress the real ira
tucers OF the army. those who degraded its
honor and Shamed its uniform by chicanery
and intrigue. 1t is symbolic Of the change
In the situation to see Gen. Ge Peliieux,
who, in full regimentals. attempted to bully
the jury into the conviction of lola,
whining pitifuiiy for d pension from the
position TO which he has been disgraced.
When Cen de Pellieux searched Col. Pic
quarts rooms he found bundle of love
letters from the wife of a weli-known Judge
to Col Picquart- Gen. de Peilieux read the
letters carefully and sent them to the wo-
mans husband. who. upon the evidence
they furnished, obtGined a judicial separa-
tfOn from her When asked by Cen de
Galliffet IL he had sent the letters Gen.
de Pellieux denied on his word of honor that
he had done so. but the minister of war
found that the general had been lying, and
hence the punishment imposed upon him
was in even greater degree than it would
otherwise have bsen- The removal of Gen
de Negrier tends to the salvation of the
republic. as. If his fragrant insubordination
had been overlooked. the discipline of the
army could scarcely have been maintained.
Details Of the interview between Gen de
Galliffet and Gen de Negrier show how
misplaced was lNe confluence OF TIE pubic
IN the letter. When taxed with issuing
seditious circulars. instead of boldly stick
Ing to his guns, the general equivocated,
prevaricated and behaved like poltroon
until forced into a corner. Gen. de Gallifet
then treated him like a whipped schoolbOy
and ordered him TO go forthwith and fetch
the original documents. Even then Gen. de
Negrier had not the courage 10 return until
Gen. DE- Galliffet sent him Il command to
come and not forget the circular.
General De Galifets communication is
sued yesterday. in which he avowed full
responsibility for the disciplinary measures
adopted towards the generals. contrasting
90 strikingly with the pusillanimity of
previous French ministers of war will add
to the respect both OF the army and the
nation for him. and fully justifies Premier
WaIdeck- -ROusseaus bold step in appoint
ing him TO prescribe for a grave political
disease No member of the general staff
has dared to nft finger against General
De Gaiiiffet. General Zurlinden left Paris
without murmur; General De Pellieux
who He'd 10 his superior. only asks for
money; Generals De Bossdeffre and Gonse
have done nothing TO their tool, Lieu
tenant Colonel Du Patty de Clam.
Talk of Fraaco-German Alliance.
The National Review. in an article dis
cussing the probability of an alliance be-
nj o-a;x..