Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Return of Ambassador Cambon From
Europe.
FRANKLY DISCUSSES CURRENT TOPICS
Americas Representation in the
Exposition.
POLICY AS TO CHIN A

| M. CambOn, the French ambassador, is
| back in Washington, after visit of over
| five months in Europe. His stay abroad
| covered a most eventful period in interna-
tional affairs, including the crisis in China
! and the arrival of Mr.. Kruger in Europe
NJ. Cambon spent considerable time at
Paris comforting with the high officials there
| on the important questions under consid-
GRAFTON, and he also had an opportunity to
visit many other points on the continent,
and especially Germany, and gauge the
prevailing sentiment.
When seen at the embassy today the
ambassador looked hale and hearty as the
| result of his travels. In the course of an
informal talk he spoke with his usual
franknesS on current topics, although de-
string to maintain a diplomatic reserve.
America at the Exposition.
During his stay in Paris the ambassador
saw much of the exposition. 1t was in
all respects worthy of the attention which
the world bestowed upon it, he said, and
1t showed that the era of expositionss has
we'll nigh reached par excellence. In par
ticular NJ. Cambon referred to the splen-
did representation from the United States.
The American exhibits were not only nu-
merOuS, but they were well chosen and
elaborate in detail that they fittingly rep
resented the remarkable development Of
the United States in all lines of industry
and production. That was especially no.
ticeable in the exhibits of American manu-
factures, where everything from the pom
derous steam engine down to the most
delicate bit of mechanism was exhibited to
the eyes of the world. The United States
government building was one Of the most
stately structures on the exposition
grounds, and afforded rendezvous for the
large gatherings Of Americans constantly
in attendance. NJ. Cambon pays a tribute
to the personnel of the American official
representation, which. from Mr.. Ferdinand
Peck down, acquitted itself, in the judg-
ment of the ambassador, with credit and
good taste.
Aside from the material phases of the ex-
position, NJ. Cambon regards 1t as a great
factor Of International good will, not only
people Of the world in a healthy and friendly
rivalry. He says he has no doubt that the
generous participation of the United States
will result in similar participation by
France in the coming exhibition at Buffalo,
and later that at ST. Louis, commence
rating the Louisiana purchase. The French
people feel that they have direct interest
in the latter exposition, for it was through
Napoleon that the vast area west of the
Mississippi was made a part of the United
States.
For the Integrity of China.
The Chinese question was in it's acute
stages while the ambassador was at Paris
and other European centers, and anxiety
reached an intense pitch while the legations
at Pekin were in peril. M. Cambon refers
in the highest terms to the policy Of the
United States throughout this trying ordeal,
and to the happy accord which was at all
times maintained by the governments Of
France and the United States. He says the
clear note of Secretary Hay of July g. which
was accepted by the other powers and be-
came the basis Of international accord,
cleared the way Of the most dangerous diff
ficultes, and established that essential prin-
cple which has been steadily maintained
not be disturbed. The French government
has heartily approved of that principle,
and in the notable proposal of M. Decasse,
French minister Of foreign affairs, laying
lishment Of peace, the principle was again
maintained of rehabilitating China and
placing the country again on It's feet. The
final peace terms recently agreed upon
at Pekin are naturally a source of gratifi-
cation to the French government. as they
follow almost literally the proposals of M.
Delcasse as Ear back as last October. The
looks upon these two notes |
that of Mr. Hay in July and of NJ. Delcasse |
in October-as standing out conspicuously |
in the adjustment of this grave difficulty.
Reception of Kruger.
The reception given to Mr.. Kruger in |
France was natural expression of the pop
ular feeling for that pathetic old figure, but |
there was nothing in the official attitude of |
the government that did not conform in the |
strictest particulars to the disinterested po- |
sition Of France.
The ambassador returns at time when !
there are a number of important questions |
pending, and in these 1t is his Steadfast aim |
to cement the cordial relations and to i'm |
prove the identity of views which exist be-
tween the United States and France.