New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
NO MENACE TO TURKEY.
AMERICAN CLAIMS TO BE SETTLED
WITHOUT SHOW OF FORCE.
THE PORTE SEEKING A WAY OUT OF A
DILEMMA A-KRUEGERS MISSION
DOOMED TO EAII LIRE

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London. Nov. "a. 6 a. m.-There have been
runnors that American battleship would call
At Smyrna on her way to the Far East. and that
there would be something like naval demon
stration for the purpose OF Influencing the Turk
ish Government by direct menace or otherwise,
I have received trustworthy information from
Constantinople that these reports are entirely
unfounded and that no menace OF this kind is
Intended It is expected in official circles there
that the American claim for indemnities for
damages to mission stations in Armenia will be
settled by the Turkish Government soon
practical method is found for discharging these
liabilities without establishing precedent for
other countries. The Turkish Government is
anxious 20 get rid Of the american claims. but is
bent upon doing il without committing itself TO
the general principle OF responsibility for the
outrages which occurred in Armenia and else
where. My informant is convinced that an ad-
tustnent OF the American claims will be brought
about in the course of next year and that no
naval demonstration will be required for en-
forcing it
also learn from Constantinople that agent
of the Cramps has been attempting to negotiate
q contract for the construction Of a Turkish
warship in an American shipyard, and that MI
Carnegie's firm has not succeeded in obtaining
large contract for the projected road from Syria
20 Medina and Mecca
The English press Is entirely satisfied with the
expressions OF the Paris journals respecting the
reception Of Kruger. The enthusiasm OF the
crowds at MarseiIles and elsewhere counts for
little IN comparison with the clear and emphatic
declaration of the Paris press that nothing can
be done for the Beers. and that KrugeTs sin
cerest and most useful friends are those who tell
him the simple truth. KRUGER has been grateful
for sympathy. but has also demanded overt acts
on the part OF the French Government There
is no chance that any European Government will
intervene in South Africa. and never has been
since the failure of the American offer.
News from the seat of guerilla warfare re-
mains indecisive. Full details have been re-
oeived of the surprise Of the Bluffs near Bal
moral. where the fighting lasted six hours, the
Boer attack being most spirited A similar as
seuIt at WIlge River equally well con-
Quoted but was completely repulsed. with seri-
Gus Boer losses
The announcement that General Kitchener was
recommended at the Cabinet Council yesterday
for ueutenant-generalship, so as to enable him
10 take supreme command Of the British forces
IN South Africa when Lord Roberts starts for
home has not been officially confirmed, but
thers is no reason to doubt its accuracy. Lord
saIishury is firm believer in Ktcheners
ability to put an end TO the guerilla tactics or |
the Boers and il is tolerahiy certain that once |
the conqueror Of the Soudan is allowed to have
6. free hand, his policy will not err on the side
OF leniency TO the Beers. It is not known what
Methuen is going to do. He is now the senior
oficer in South Africa, after Lord Roberts. and
he may prefer to return home rather than serve
under a junior. Meanwhile. Lord Wolseley is
cd he
the position which he holds OF commander-in-
CHIEF without any real authority, and it is said
that he will not wait for Lord Roberts's re-
turn, but will retire this day week. in which
event his duties as the supreme officer Of the
British Army would be carried on temporarily
by Sir Evelyn Wood. the Adjutant-GeneraL
There is z growing feeling that the Illness Of
the Car is more serious than official bulletins
describe il Ruuaors OF his death current
here yesterday, and though they were evidently
circulated for Stock Exchange purposes, callers
the Russian Embassy could not obtain very
resssuring news. The action Of the Holy Synod
IN ordering prayers throughout Russia is referred
10 showing that great persons round the i'm
periaI throne are not altogether satisfied with
the course pursued by the disease from which
the Emperor is suffering.
The American policy in China is not agreeable
70 The Times" and the leading article in to-
days issue Of that paper blames the United
States Government for delaying a settlement OF
the Chinese question.
No credence is placed here in American rumors
that the United States Government will seize
great commercial port in China If the European
Powers persist in bringing about premature
partition Of the empire. This is about the last
thing which well informed men in diplomatic
circles here expect the American Government to
Co. nor is any Importance attached to sensational
rumors that the United States will be induced
by Russia to draw out Of concerted action with
the European Powers.
DR.. Donaldson Smith. the explorer, VIII sail
to-day by the ST. Louis for America
John Murray is a publisher with the courage |
Of his convictions. He will be the guest of the |
Authors Club next Monday without a body |
guard. L n. F.
SAILS FOR SMYRNA TO-DAY.
HER VISIT MAY RELATE TO VIOLATION OF
TREATY RIGHTS BY TURKEY.
Naples, Nov 23.-The United States battleship |
Kentucky, which arrived here on November 19. |
sails tomorrow for Smyrna.
ConstantinopIe. Nov. 23.-The Porte has def |
nitey rejected the request for an exequatur for |
a United States consul at Harpoot- This refusal |
is regarded by the United States Legation a |
direct violation Of treaty rights and, conse- |
cuently. DESPITE the refusal, DR. Thomas II. |