Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-12
ZACH YIELDED A LITTLE
TROl nLE GREW OFT OF THE CHI-
NESE IMBRoGI.IO.
British Government Is Finding Itself
In Financial straits - Emperor
Wuitam's Message 10 Mrs.
ktpiing Commented
On in London.
Copyright. 1899. by the Associated rr-.., ,

Copyright. Isss by the Associated Prrr-D
LONDON. March 1.-THE British lion
and the Russian bear came 20 uncomfort-
ably close quarters this week over the Chi
nese imbroSlo. The newspapers had already
begun TO talk OF a serious crisis and
grave outlook, hut the diplomatic switch
men again succeeded in wartiinS off a col
lision on the subject of the Northern rail-
road. conflict being averted by Russian
backdown. according to the jingoes. and
by q compromise, according to more Impair
tiai observers.
The real explanation OF the affair appears
to be that Russia made a protest against
the British railroad contract. partly as a
feelsr. and partly as warning. II the
British premier had shown weakness. Rus
sia would have persisted: but, in any. case.
Russia, by her protest. elected ministerial
Statement in the house of commons that
the conditions Of the loan did not consti-
tute foreign control. Thus. Russia obtained
. pledge that no such Interpretation would
be placed on the contract in the event of
default, which is further substantial con-
cession to the Russian claims in Northern
China On the other hand. Lord Salisbury
scored in securing withdrawal of the Rus
sian protest. But Russia also gained a
point with which she has good reason TO
feel satisfied.
The Times thinks Lord Salisbury achieved
Q conslderable success which must un-
Quastionably strengthen Great Britains po-
0ttion At Peleing. The paper. however. also
eees in the adjustment Of the dispute a
triumph for the pacific and conciliatory ele-
aaeuts Of Russian craftsmanship. and.
above all, q practical expression of the
cars determination to meet Great Britain
half way in the removal Of all the regret
table Misunderstanding which have hith-
erto kept Great Britain and Russia apart.
The Times adds that 1t Is sure the Brit
Ssh government IL prepared TO give fuller
reesgnition to accomplished facts in the
: Northern Chinese provinces and to assist
Russia In regularixing her position. on the
basis Of reciprocity. This remark OF the
Times shows the British now accept the
classification Of Manchuria as an accom-
plished fact, and they only expect their
government to secure compensation in 9TH
er directions.
The Conservative government has got It.
self into financial straits. The publication
OF the naval estimates completes the vari-
3 Ous items OF national expenditure. which
!. totals up SEQ, ,s26. .0O0 being an increase of
ose.Gsooo over the estimates. 1t is probable
that there will de a deficit of over $40 :
90. which. II Is expected. the chancellor of
the exchequer. Sir Michael IIicks-Beach.
I viii meet by q reimposition of the former
+ tobacco duty and an increase OF the in-
come tax to pence.
- Tho suggestion is made in the press that
Y The deficit be met by a suspension Of a por-
\tioa-6f the sinking fund. The city. however.
4 q opposed to this, as calculated to weaken
the whole financial position OF the coun-
try in a time not only Of peace but OF
I ample revenue and great prosperity.
ray Of sunshine in the financial situ-
alton 10 seen In the apparently booming
y state OF trade, as shown by the board OF
trade returns. The imports since Decem-
ber show an increase OF S. .5OO.0 .00O rs COM
vpared with 1885, indicating that the pur-
Schasing power of the country Is still grow
ing. These satisfactory figures help the
chancellor OF the exchequer in taking Il
hopeful view OF the revenue for the COM
ing year: but they will not avert the nsces-
eity Of new taxation.
Tho Liberal press naturally makes the
uaoat OF the governments financial difficult
-aias, which are attributed to the govern
ynent's policy OF "doles 10 squirearchy,
.apa to extravagances.
Emperor Williams message 10 Mrs. Rud-
yard Kipling has naturally attracted grea,
attention, particularly the reference tQ 'our
common race" The first impression here
Vas that Emperor William thought Kip
ling was an American. especially as the
German papers referred to the American
author, Kiplng,'' but this impression is
quite erroneous. The emperor WAS a rende,
OF Kipling's writings long before he set
tied In America. His majesty. however
knew that kipling's wife WAS an American
ana Il IL thought he intended to include
America when he spoke Of the common
race" The Spectator to-day says:
1.-THE emperor is evidently willing TO sub
etisute tho Teuton for the Anslo-SaNon as
che ruling race of the future. He did moi
venture to call Kipling an American: bur
being anxious that his telegram should
be taken a. a compliment to the American:
eather than Englishmen, the German jour
nais received a hint to describe him as al
kmertcan ut least. As the Germans read
Kipliug and know his pedigree as well a:
Re DO that is the only explanation We car
UAer for their otherwise tnexplicable unan
n1nky In; n;blundcring."
..Tbo .Apeeiator. in another article. re
marks:
-3esIt .ua0st be . singular experience, ever
- Kipling, 10 wake UP from serious Illness
S11IA 6nd that two great peoples have been
laewed for him in words having the weigh
= politicai manifesto, and that his Nalu'
uublishers has been increased by hun
- perhaps by thousands, year.
sNr. Dooley in Peace and War" by Mr.
ser Dunn the newspaper man. OF chi
.. has met with a wonderful reception
=. The book Is quoted everywhere, an'
suthor is spoken of as another Mari
m, The Spectator tS-day. during tn
- NJ a long review OF the work. com
Mr.. Dunn with Artemus Ward.
English papers are jubilant al III
ec&g of the success OF Mr.. Ceei
~ visit to Berlin. and his coming au
with Emperor wYiiam. which, it i
nromises well for tNe Cape to Cair'
"a. Il is remarked ihit II Will be
- meeting between the lTipe move
- yameson raid and the author OF III
-, telegram TO President Kruger, @
S.nsvaal republic. Mr.. Rhodes. II i
sfood, is prepared 10 offer German
,access 10 the line. and certain con
u erer that portion traverssng Gernial
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