New-York tribune., 1900-10-19
LONDON DAY BY DAY.
GENERAL DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE
RETURN OF KWANG SU TO PEKING.
CABINET RUMoRs THIcK-wEBsTER DAvrs,s
AccUsER-sIR THoMAs's CHAL-
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LENGE-DRAMATIC.
rCopyT1ght; 1900: BY The New-York Tribunal
IBT CABLE THE TRIBUxE.l
London, Oct 10, a. n1.-The China dispatches
are most confusing with a medley of contradic-
tions from Pekng respecting the plans of the
Imperial Court. and disquieting rumors from
the Yangtse. where a Viceroy we'll disposed
toward foreigners is reported to have been re-
called.
The retirement of Prince Hohenlohe and
Count Bulow's succession to the Chancellor
ship will not affect the German policies which
the Emperor himself has directed. Lord Sails
bury still remains in the background and con-
ceals his ulterior aims but 1t is an open secret in
diplomatic circles that he wishes the Emperor to
return to Peking as soon possible. so that
peace negotiations be opened and a settle
ment reached without the necessity for a pro-
longed military occupation Of the capital While
he is acting with the European Powers and
Japan, he is not likely object to any meas
ures by which Kwang Su be induced to re-
turn to Peking under special guarantees from
the United States Government. Both Lord
Salisbury and the German Emperor will well
come any arrangement by which the Powers
be brought into diplomatic relations with
the Emperor of China The American Govern
ment is no longer criticised by the English
press for its Independent action in China The
truth is recognized that the State Department
is in better position than the European Foreign
Offices for dealing with the Chinese Govern
ment. since its ulterior motives are not distrust-
ed, and there is no apprehension of American
annexation.
The air is thick with Cabinet rumors. The
most comprehensive story which comes TO me is
this summary from one Of the best informed
men OF the West End:
II is all uncertainty about Cabinet changes. I
don't think Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will stay at
the Exchequer: he will perhaps go to the Upper
House So may Arthur Balfour Mr.. Chamber
lain will remain in the Colonial Office. There is
some idea Of making George Wyndham Chan
cellor of the Exchequer and Mr.. Brodrick Sec
retary for Ireland.
Mr.. Brodrick and Mr.. wyndham were rivals
for promotion when Lord Curzon left Parliament
for India Mr. Brodrick succeeded Curzon, but
probably regretted It when the campaign came
on and Mr. Wyndham made a marked advance
as Under Secretary for War. Each is certain
to have promotion. and both would like the
War Office. .E.v.
Douglas Story. who is carrying on a war in
''The Daily Mail" against several prominent
American sympathizers with the Boer cause,
and charging them with having been brbed by
Krnger's agents, is a Scotchman and nephew
Of Principal Story OF Glasgow University He
81,
and was intimate with all the Boer leaders be- |
fore the war. He resigned the editorship and |
returned TO Scotland but when hostiities arose |
went back to Lourenco Marques as correspond
ent Of THE Daily Mall and made use of his
former Intimate connections with the Boer lead
ers He has a good reputation among South /
Africans as man of truth and honor
Sir Thomas Lipton's friends report that he is
greatly elated over the prompt acceptance of
his challenge for the Americas Cup, and is
highly pleased that no objections are offered to
the earlier dates suggested for the contest
There are compliments and expressions of good
feeling in abundance from the City Road but
Tor details respecting the new Shamrock anxious
inquirers referred to the silent and incsruta-
bic Watson.
Lord Roberts's message that he cannot visit
Belfast before March is believed in some quar-
ters to indicate that he will not give I'D the
command in South Africa so soon as he had
originally intended
Popular feeling is veering round again in
Buffers favor. and the speech Of that General
10 the people Of Natal will help to endear him
70 the British public. An interesting fact which
ne dscloses for the first time is that Sir Evelyn
Wood offered to serve under him. Sir Evelyn is
at present Adjutant-General, and holds higher
rank than Butler.
There was regular riot at Dowies meeting
yesterday. A number of medical students
stormed the platform Of the Chicago faith
healer, and were with difficulty elected by the
police. Three Of them arrested.
Indignation is still being expressed because
orders for South African railway material are
going to America.
The only Patti concert in Iondon ,bis season
Grew an enormous audience to Albert Hall last
evening. Needless to say, Nine. Patti was again
and again encored by her enthusiastic admir-
ers
Robert Marshals play at the Criterion
The Noble Lord makes closer approach to
farce than comedy, and most Of the jokes are
at the expense Of Parliament Arthur Bourcher
lhpersonates the Prime Minister, Weldon
Irossmith the leader of the Opposition, and
george Giddens the head of the Irish party
ana Mrs. Calvert. Annie Hughes and Ellis JEFF
ireys disport themselves with energy The play
EXcltes thoughtless merriment, such wit as there
Is not being salted with satire INF
ALLEGED AMERICAN CAPTTVES.