The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
MANY AMERICANS IN TROUBLE
THEIR FUNDS EXHAUSTED, THEY
ARE SEEKING FOR CHARITY.
Fatal Accident to n Tram Car-Royal
Visitors to the Exposition-Mr.
Winton's Hard Luck.
rcopvrirbt 1900 bv the Associated Pre.sI

mas enhanced the interest In the SITUATION
in China, which is forming the leading
feature of all the newspapers. The 6iplo-
matte world is naturally much stirred. espe-
cially owing to the contradictory reports
regarding the attitude taken by the EN-
press dowager. Even the japanese and the
Chinese legations appear doubtful as to the
exact condition Of affairs. At the Chinese
legation much uneasiness prevails. The
explanation given by the officials there is
that the Boxers are simply outlaws who
receive no countenance from the govern
ment, and are ill-treating their own coun-
trymen as well as foreigners. Members of
the legation whose constant intercourse
with Europeans has brought them more
into line with western ideas admit guard
eddy that the general situation in China is
hardly satisfactory. and that there is room
for beneficial reforms. but they are far
from pleased with the recent developments
which have given Russia an opportunity
to play what will eventually become a pre-
dominating part in the much-feared inter-
vention.
The japanese minister, Kato Takaski, on
being interviewed, said he had not yet re-
regarding the action to be taken there, but
he had every reason to believe Japan would
act in concert with the other powers, which
course, in his opinion, is the surest method
of bringing about prompt and durable tran
quillity. Isolated action on the part of one
or another Of the powers, he says, will only
produce chaos and will be likely to lead to
trouble between the powers themselves.
A rxrhc fc ont lnd m cynQ wi IT,
thority on Chinese matters, Gabrile la
Mariere, for eight years French minister
at Picking, expresses pessimistic feeling
regarding the extension of the anti-foreign
movement. For the Europeans" says M.
La Mariere, 'the present crisis is the
gravest that has yet occurred. 1t appears
to me that the dowager Empress at the
present moment is entirely under the in
fiuence of q powerful coalition of littera-
teurs, composing all the influential manda-
rims at court, who feel that their former
omnipotence has been shaken by the In
vasion of the products of western science,
such as the telegraph and railroad. This
coalition has frightened the Empress by
dwelling on the Importance of the conces-
sions made to foreigners as threatening
the integrity of the empire. The present
movement is veritable crusade against
western civilization in which the Empress
Is an accomplish The Boxers are the tool
which is being used against foreignerS-t0
be repudiated should matters not result as
it is hoped they will. The return OF the
dowager Empress and court to Picking
from the summer palace signifies that the
Empress and her court are afraid the
Boxers will turn against them when they
find themselves abandoned by the EN-
press.
The number of Americans seeking assist
ance at the United States consulate and
embassy has perceptibly increased in the
last few weeks. Many are in serious straits
and are appealing to wealthy Americans
for aid.
King Oscar II, of Sweden, is having a
truly royal time in Paris. His Majesty is
dined and feted, but is putting in most of
his time at the exposition.
XXX
A second royal visitor to French soil, in
connection with the exposition, is the Shah
of Persia, who has arrived at Contrexville,
travelling via Russia. He intends to take
course of the waters before coming to
Paris, at the beginning of July, when he
will open the Persian national pavilion. He
forms the topic of daily articles in the
French press. which discuss his mode of
living and the days doings. With Oriental
disregard of time. he kept the official world
at Contrexville waiting three days after
the official date before he arrived. The pa
pers record that the Shah creates wonder
ment by having all the courses of his meals
served before him at the same time, and
by dipping into them irregularly in utter
defiance of gastronomic rules. His general
demeanor. however, and his kindly actions
have made a most favorable impression.
XXX
The victory of the French contestant in
the automobile race appears to be due as
much to American i'll luck as to French
superiority. Mr.. Winton was only three
seconds behind the winning autocar, and
was gaining, when, owing to a bad light,
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awkward corner, with the result that one
of the front wheels struck an embankment
and the axle was badly bent Mr.. Winton
struggled on, but eventually, seeing that
his efforts were hopeless, he abandoned the
race. He has no complaint whatever
against the management or the conditions
of the race. and is confident that but for
the accident he would have finished well.
! He is not discouraged and will make an
other attempt when the opportunity offers.
He has already started for home.
XXX
A tram car, while descending an incline
on the Grand Avenue du Trocadero, to-
night got beyond control, and. gaining ter
rife speed. jumped the track and was final
| ly stopped by coming in contact with
| tree on Pont de PAlma- One passenger
was killed and thirteen injured, among the
latter being Alex. Caesar, an American,
| who was slightly hurt. Two carriages were
overturned by the car in its descent.
The world famous Moulin Rouge dancing
| hall, situated on the historic heights of gay
| Montmartre. the Mecca of every pleasure
| seeking foreigner. is likely to fall into the
| control Of an American syndicate, headed
| by wealthy brewer. Eight hundred thou
| sand dollars have been offered for the
property as 1t stands, and the deal Is likely
| to be contaminated. The idea of the syndi-
| cate Is to Americanize the resort making
| elaborate improvements and eliminating
certain French features which have at
| tracted rien unaccompanied by their wives
| James Boyle, United States consul at
Liverpool, is doing the exposition. after
having made trip through northern Eu-
rope. the most striking features of which,
| he says and the one that caused him the
| greatest establishment, the progress
| Germany has made in recent years. He
| said: "a new Germany has been born,
| vigorous in every commercial industry and
| confident of its own power. Factories are
| being built up everywhere. business life is
4 full of energy, and there is. lively competf-
/ ton. America and England must learn to
| realize Germanys wonderful progress and
commercial ability If they do not desire to
| be in error of judgment"
| Samuel Morrill,, third secretary of the
| American embassy. sails tomorrow for
home on trip for the benefit of his health.