New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-12
PARIS.
OF THE FRENCH
POLICY IN CHINA.
NO INTENTION OF THWARTING ITALY
RUssIAs PURPOsEs-THE B1ANCHINI
CAsE-sOCIAL NOTES.

my CABLE To THE TRIBuNEl
Paris. March 1l.-COnsiderable annoyance pre-
walls at the Quai d'Orsay in regard TO what IS
there held to be a wilful, persistent and mis-
/ cbiovous instrumentation made in England
and the United States as to the real attitude Of
France in China In conversation last evening
with a parsonage who stands so closely to NJ.
Delcasse Minister Of Foreign Affairs, that his
views have the same weight as an expression
from the Minister himself, The Tribune CORE
spondent was assured that the reports that
France was seeking to stiffen the opposition OF
the Tsung-M-Yamen to Signor de Marines de-
mands for a lease Of San-Moon Bay and that
the French Government desired to thwart Italy's
plans in the Far East were absolutely false ana
on par with the imputations made during the
late Spanish- American War that French d.
| nlomacv attempted TO create Continental coaI-
ton against the United States. The continued
! efforts TO attribute to France a dOg-in-the-
| manger policy in regard TO Italy the United
| States and other countries cause deep indigna-
| tion
1t appears that the Italian Government be-
| fore making a demand for the San-Moon con-
| cession had already confdentially Informed the
/ principal European Powers. and probably also
| the United States, of its intentions. No unfa-
/ vorable reply having been received from any
/ Power and notably neither from Russia nor
from France Italy, after full deliberations made
the demand and is determined to support 1t by
an ultimatum and naval action if necessary. in
| spite of the TsUng-l- Yamen's refusal and the
subsequent disavowal on the part Of the Chinese
Government Of any dscourteous intentions.
This disavowal. in the face of Sgnor de Mar
tno's reiterated statements Of the Tsung-li-
Yamen's deliberate insult conveyed In return
/ ing his demand in an ordinary red envelope
used only for trivial routine communications,
/ will have no weight whatever at the Quirinal.
| Opinion here is that Italy will not hesitate TO
| seize San-MoOn, and that her naval force in
/ Chinese waters is amply sufficient to accomplish
that purpose The attitude of France VIII be
/ that of benevolent neutrality
In reference to the sensational reports about
the Joint action of France and Russia in China
by virtue Of an alleged extension of the Franco
Russian alliance to the Far Last. 1t is stated In
the best-informed diplomatic circles here that
| France is not more likely to give Russia naval
/ or military support in China than Russia
20 support France last autumn at Fashoda
Moreover. absolute confidence now prevails that
| the withdrawal Of NJ. de Giers's protests against
the New Chwang Railway extension Will soon
be followed by an arrangement to be proposed
upon the Emperor of Russia's own initiative,
/ which will greatly lessen the danger Of any
/ dispute between England and Russia in regard
to China. 1t Is already known that since De
Gers's protest all Russian negotiations with
, China are being conducted directly from ST
Petersburg under the Emperor's personal super
vision.
The Paris Bourse shows unusual frmness
leading bankers being OF the opinion tina; no in
ternational complication in China probable
and that the impending Italian occupation OF
/ San Moon will not affect the market one way
| or the other.
The military operations In the Philippines
| followed with attention. There is small but
/ compact Filipino colony in Paris the most
wealthy and influential member of which is
Antonio SAM. q perfumery merchant, whose
/ shop near the Rue Lafayette serves rem
/ devious fer he so-called Filipino Junta- The
expected arrival in Paris Of Agoncillo and
| Luna has been delayed partly owing to Agon-
cillos shipwreck on the Labrador when his
luggage. containing letters from Agunaldo and
a considerable sum Of money in Bank Of Eng
land notes was lost According TO information
from usually trustworthy source the Tagal
| delegate had entered into negotiations 10 secure
/ in France q million smokeless powder cartridges
and a large quantity OF Gras rifles. which were
IN be shipped from Antwerp to nominal
/ destination in Japan. but the plan fell through
owing TO the want OF funds. 1t is needless to
saw tibet the French Government VIII show ex-
erplarv severitv in the event OF any Illegal
| acts Of the representatives OF Aguinaldo whose
International status in the opinion OF the French
| Cabinet is that OF a pirate.
| The pruipnos in Paris with two or three ex-
cent,ons have but little sympathy with Agui-
! naldo. whose plan is said to be to rely upon the
| rainy season which begins in April 10 prevent
the nossibility of American field operations In
the interior. and meanwhile 10 smugge army
ammunition from Japan and elsewhere, so as 10
continue hostilities with renewed vigor when
campaigning weather sets In again.
| The verdict Of the Assze Court OF the Seine.
which found Nine. Bianchni guilty but with
"extenuating circumstances" OF poisoning her