The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-04
ANGLoPHoBIA IN PARIS.
Carnival Crowds Vent Their Hate at
Couple OF EngIishmen.

PARIS. March 3.-The expressions of
sympathy for America growing out OF
the Lafayette dollar presentation incl
dent throws into stronger relief the intense
hostility now being displayed against Great
Britain. Even the Mardi Gras carnival fur
nished an Illustration of this anglophobia
and of the Gallo admiration of the Boer.
The news of the capitulation of General
Cronje arrived on Mardi Gras, and served
as an occasion for a demonstration against
the British. The crowds parading the bou-
levards in the evening raised unceasing
shouts of "A bas Anglais," ''Vive les
Beers" Two Englishmen who were indis-
creetly seated the terrace OF cafe In
the Boulevard du Issonaire were noticed
and denounced by some fanatics, and in
few moments the merry throng or carnlval
makers was metamorphosed into moving
crowd, yelling "ConspueZ les Anglais. The
Englishmen were struck and forced 10 take
refuge within the cafe, which the mop De-
sieged for an hour, until a strong body or
police arrived. The police charged and dis
persed the crowd, arresting SIX persons,
who will be prosecuted for assault.
The turn of the tide in favor or Great
Britain In the Transvaal has produced a
painful impression here, although all OF
the best organs, while eulogizing the heroic
conduct of Cronje's army, also pay tribute
to the splendid soldierly qualities shown
by both Roberts's and Buffers troops.
majority of the newspapers urge Great
Britain to seize the present opportunity
now that her military prestige Is restored,
to make peace on the basis or the lnde-
pendence of the Transvaal.
A large section of public opinion demands
that the European powers shall intervene
and compel Great Britain to accept their
mediation for the sake OF the two plucky
republics. President Mckinley Is Freely
spoken of as the only chief of states whose
intervention could be accepted by Great
Britain but at the same time the I'M
gracious character OF such task Is fuily
appreciated and the unlikeliness OF such
step is recognized. The Figaro says:
Anything is possible from across the At
lantic, but the President or the United
States must feel deep repugnance at the
impose upon him. Lord Salisbury would In
this eventuality ask reciprocity for Eng
lands attitude in the Spanish war, and
everything indicates that he would op-
tain It,.
one paper LIE Radical. however, falls into
a rage with America because she refuses
to risk burning her fingers, and exclaims:
ALIAS America, the only country which can
act does not feel what is her duty. She
has no conscience of what she owes 10
humanity. Young as she is she is already
gangrene with ferocious Anglo-Saxon self
ishness." The foregoing savage criticism or
American unwillingness 70 NEEDLE with
other peoples affairs is an isolated incl
dent, however, and must be considered as
such.
The Courier du Soir, which is usually
regarded as an inspired organ touching
political matters, states that there Is rea-
son to believe Emperor William Is dis
posed to offer his services in favor or medi-
alton i'm the Transvaal difficulty, n0tWlth-
standing that he is longer unisolated.
and all the powers recognize him as the
most fitting sovereign to act the part or
peacemaker His telegram to the queen,
lieved to have been intended to pave the
way for such step.
The Gaulois published an interview with
a diplomatist of the United States en-
bassy here upon the subject of American
Intervention in South Africa. AT first the
gentleman in question refused to talk for
publication. but finally. agreed TO speak
upon receiving a promise that his name
would not be revealed. He said: The
United States will not intervene. The Mon
roe doctrine is our rule as long as Ameri-
can interests are not at stake. The petit
lions addressed to President Mckinley are
of no great Importance
French admiration OF General Cronje
has found vent in a subscription opened
by Henri Rochefort in L. Intransigeant, to
present to General Cronje sword of
honor NJ Deroulede has sent 100 francs,
accompanied by characteristic letter,
from San Sebastian The subscription
reached over 1900 francs in four days.
The United States auxiliary cruiser
Prairie received very cordial reception
on her arrival at Rouen, and a move
ment Is now on IOOL HedQeu Dy the C0drI-
Der of Commerce of Paris to entertain the
captain and officers of the vessel here.
Influenza is now the popular complaint In
Paris President Loubet, Cardinal Richard
and the Marquis De Gallifet, minister of
war, are among the sufferers. The latter
was at one time in serious condition, but
Is now recovering. cure for influenza
formed a topic for discussion at the meet
ing of the Paris Academy of Medicine this
week in which a number of leading ply
sicians took part. All agreed that no spe-
cific cure exists. New-fangled remedies
were pooh-poohed, and the greatest relf-
ance seems TO be placed in a simple cura-
tive treatment. such as quinine, in either
bromide sulphate compound.
There has been considerable talk of sup
pressing the usual months training of the
army reservists this year, account of
the exposition, and much disappointment
has been created by the announcement of
NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau. the prime minister,
that this is impossible, owing to military
law. 1t is hoped. however. that some allie
Walton is possible without violating the
| law.