New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
PARTISAN POINTS OF VIEW.

FRANCES AMERICAN RELAI IJNS-l MS week
has been eventful and one OF deep significance
to all observing Americans Indications have not
been lacking in the last year of the anxiety Of the
French Government and the French press TO OBJ
Hterate the unfriendly Keeling toward France
aroused in America by the alleged hostile attitude
of this country toward the United States in the
with Spain. and to endeavor by every means
in their power 10 re-estabIsh Franco-American re-
ations a friendly basis. These efforts
have been attended by most satisfactory measure
of success but the participation of the French
Government in and the exceptionally cordial tone
of the French press toward the Washington and
Fourth of July fetes have given unmistakable
stamp TO the direction Of Frances foreign policy.
There is not the slightest doubt that the French
Government feel that it is a matter Of paramount
Importance to their country secure the good will
of America and 10 lay the foundation for a more
intimate understanding than before existed
between the two republics. The remarks Of French
officials and politicians show that this rapproche
France American fnctiGnar;es be ~, tb eSS % oI
tact with the official world. have been brought to
share in the conviction that France is sincerely de-
sirous of securing the cooperation Of America The
United States Ambassador General Horace Porter
mas missed no opportunity TO further cordial reIa-
10 him. The demonstrations of this week have been
OF the utmost value and are universally interpreted
oS me French press as testimony that the bulk
OF the American people is not animated by any
spirit Of animCsity toward France but on the con-
the sister republic 'N
or The Associated Press on the subject of the
washington and Lafayette presentations said:
good effect on the people Of France 1 TbeV b5ys
opened their hearts to US and have found that the
not merely commercial people"
FRANCO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE-Tba action
taken this week by VI. Gerville- -Reache one of the
representatives in the Chamber of Deputies for
Guaaeioupe' indicates that the good effect pro
ouced among Frenchmen by the American SYM
nv 1i=01a
practical fruits He has published an article in the
Eclair, an influential organ suggesting that stems
De taken for the formation of a society for The
promotion OF Franco-American alliance propos-
ing that exMinister Leon Bourgeois be made presi
dent The article attracted considerable attention
and led the visit of a representative of -rbs
Associated Press TO NJ. Gerville- -Reache. in order
to obtain fuller expression of his ideas The
Deputy said
oiar Thg mass Of the French people are sypathetic
ciates that many ties of history and PRINCIPLES and
especially of material interests link the two coun-
taken 70 draw France and America together The
~ ~6arthoIai statue and that of Lafayette in the
the two great movements resulting the gift of
done much 10 spread this idea A certain number
OF Senators Deputies and members Of the literary
world have discussed the matter, and deem the
present an opportune moment to open propaganda
CIso2 GatH vi TIeM b 10 5oTiHg Asso
recently founded among Frenchmen and English
may eventually develop into an unIars7sI4Pj - I4jTe, -
perhaps as close as that which now exists dipI6-
formal meetings have been held and committea
viii shortly De formed Our first public action viii
Of the autumn, when society returns to Paris from
lar committee established in America with which
relations could be begun.
-, american officials who remained in Paris during
sion in the United States that France was aatag-
9hlstlc 70 America was unjust and that the French
Goyernment did not lend itself to any attempted
Concert of Powers for the purpose Of interfering
but maintained absolute neutrality and assisted re
United states officials in every proper way
ARMY OFFICERS DISCONTINUED - The
designations of Commander-in-Chief of The Arn,v
lamont and Chief of the General Stan Delanne
testify 10 the existence of a feeling of discomfort
among large portion of the superior officers with
the present policy OF the Government General
andre appears to have acted somewhat arbitrarily
in making the recent. changes in the personnel of
the general staff and even the press friendly 70
the Government admits that ne treated General
Deianne a1 rather cayalierly General Andre is in
OF me stan, but according the traditions of the
tgnoring Of General Delanne especially in the pres
He foInd was certain 10 lead to friction
General BruGere. who has excellent record: but
upon country and has O19 faaeT erect
iurther and even more serious trouble,
EXPOSITION AWARDS TO BE MADE SOON
The Exposition juries are approaching the compile
ton of their labors. and the announcements OF
awards to American exhibitors may shortly be ex-
pected- For the information of exhibitors now in
America it is explained that the system of awards
Is different from that practsed in the United States
Mhere gold medal is considered the highest prize
ana t bronze medals and honorable mention follow
ms In the order named.
AMERICANS LEAVING PARASITIC c,r,t,.
week will see the exodus from Paris of many prom
lnent Americans, including several National and
state Commissioners and others who have been
making the social life of the American colony "a
gay for the last few. weeks. Most OF them waited
ceremonies and now intend to make holiday tr,ns
10 other parts Of Europe. especially toward t6s
north. many returning IN the fan for the closing
weeks OF the Exposition.
THE COLONIAL FESTIVAL-One of the mast
picturesque fetes given during the Fxposition vs.
the colonial festival Thursday last n procas
sion composed of all the Orientals and Africans
participating The various sections promenaded
through the grounds. bearing japanese lanterns
\ detachment Of African chasseurs headed the pro-
eesson Then came the Malagasys with their ear
splitting music, carrying be nboo rods from which
dangled Illuminated Uansparencies ting ex-
traordinary animals \ contingent OF IA SonsSoDs
beating tomtoms; funisians. Algerians West Afri,
cans ana AnnamlteS furnished amusing features
the Annamites being especially proud ~ an enCr.
nous illuminated dragon, which they dragged along
on wheels. 9
GUESTS OF GENERAL. PORTER -General
Horace Porter. the United States Ambassador
save luncheon to-day TO the American diplomatic
representatives now in Paris Among those pres-
ent were Charlemasne Tower the United States
Ambassador TO Russia and Mrs. Tower: Addison
c. Harris. the United States Minister TO Austria
Hungary, and Mrs. Harris; Laurtts s Swenson
the United States Minister Denmark: w Il
Holloway, United States Consul General at ST
esetSVu,f ISnuletoh tower or Madrid; Count