The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
BRITAIN WILL FALL IN LINE.
Her People Merely Jealous OF Ameri-
ca and Suspicious OF Russia.

ca and Suspicious OF Russia.
fcopyrigft 1900 BY the Associated Press.I
LONDON. Sept. las soon as British
sian nightmare which invariably obtrudes
upon the nations rest whenever any far
Eastern question occupies international at
tention, IL will. in all probability, accord
ing TO the views of the best informed.
heartily acknowledge the wisdom of Amer
teas initiative towards a solution of sit
uation which threatens TO reach an i'm
passe. At present the country finds a
touch of humor in the idea of an entente
between the great Republic OF the new
world and the powerful autocracy of the
old: and the Saturday Review sneeringly
wonders which will ultimately ''give away
the other. But despite the attempts of the
jingOes TO becloud the real meaning Of the
new understanding, it is believed in au-
thoritative quarters that the reasons ac-
tuating the United States will ultimately
recommend themselves to the public, as ap-
parenly they have recommended themselves
to governmental circles. Great Britain
would doubtless have preferred to assist in
carrying out the original American pro-
ment is prepared to modify these in defer
ence TO Russian views. there is every indi-
cation that the British Cabinet will accept
whatever promises the quickest end to the
controversy.
The main trouble is that the whole of
Europe is in a mood of mutual suspicion
only too well calculated To promote inter-
national complications. deprecated by the
whole world. But diplomatic circles in
London are of opinion that signs are dis
far. " he
Taxed, and that the jealousies will be so
ailayed that the powers will be enabled in
conjunction with the reformers and vice.
roys of the southern provinces, to devise a
scheme for recolstructing the government
of China in conformity with the will of
the people and authorities of China. They
emphasize the necessity of taking the adj
vice OF the great Yang-Tse viceroys, whose
attitude during the present crisis has
shown there are men in China who can
govern when free from the influence of the
Manchu clique, and who, Ii is thought,
would gladly aid the powers in the re-
establishment of the government, perhaps
by deposing the dowager Empress and re-
Installing the Emperor. OF course, it is
realized that many ugly snags are liable to
disturb the SmOothneSS of the current, but
the opinion in the best informed circles ap-
pears that the latest developments have
helped clear the course. Tbs opinion is
shared by John w. Bookwdlter, of Ohio
who Is the author of pecent books on
Siberian and Asiatic problems. THE Wash
ingtOn government, said Mr.. BOOkWalter,
lis taking exactly the right stand, though
certain circles in England will exert every
effort to dscountenance the Russo-Amer-
lean impeachment. Fifty dollars of Chi
nese trade is worth more to the United
States than fifty square miles to territory,
and IL the United States continues friendly
with Russia she can obtain share of
commerce which might easily be thrown to
Germany. L believe that when England
comes TO understand that the Car means
TO protect the autonomy of the central Chi
nese kingdom, she will also see her way
clear to heartily join with Russia, for Eng
land must remember that the Transcaspian
Railroad puts Cossack army at the doors
OF india well as at Vladivostock."
In the midst of all the turmoil, not heed
ing the hysterial Affections of the arm
chair guides of Great Britain, the response
BILE head of affairs, Lord Salisbury, rests
calm. confident and wary in the German
village Schlucht, a health resort i'm the
Vosges. ten miles from the nearest railroad
station, but at the end of wire to Down
ing street. 1t is expected that one of Lord
Salisburys reasons for going into perfect
solitude TO be able to work without
interruptions during this trying period from
Cabinet ministers and others. Lord Sails
bury's long interview with the French
minister of colonies, NJ. Decrais, and the
announcement that the French minister
of foreign affairs. Mr.. Delcasse will shortly
visit the British premier, is taken here to
mean that the latter is improving the rela-
tons between France. which. judging from
the newspapers. need Improvement, for
dark rumors of possible war between
France and Great Britain are persistent