New-York tribune., 1902-09-09
ANGLO-CHINESE TREATY.
SIR JAMES MACKAY LAUDED FOR HIS
ACHIEVEMENT.
hCSSIA's ATTITUDE NOT DISCLOSED-THE
FUTURE OF THE ISLAND OF
ST VINCENT.

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'"2yElSht; 1902: BY The Tribune Association9
London, Sept. 9. 1 a m-The Anglo-Chinese
treaty Is hailed a signal triumph for British
uipiorAacy, and Sir James Mackay's achieve
iiieht IN persuading the Chinese Government to
STRIKE OH the heaviest fetters that have hitherto
lihpeded foreign commerce with the Celestial
EIlliIIe Is lauded to the skies 1t is fully recog-
AlAeu' however, that the abolition of the likin
cannot become accomplished fact without
the concurrence Of all the powers. Russia has
nor yet disclosed her hand. Her commercial in
leIeStS IN China are inconsiderable, and she may
OBJECT to any arrangement which would be
PRINCIPALLY for the benefit of England Ger
talnIy' Whatever Russia does will be duly sup
ported by France. on the other hand, the ad-
vantage TO all nations of having important com
merclal relations with China is manifest. and
no opposition is anticipated from America or
fernany- 1t is hoped that Russia and France
VIII consider the treaty on its merits and not
allow economic reform to be blocked by any of
the difficulties and jealouses which only too
apt 10 make the European concert inharmonious
and ineffective. But even assuming that all the
powers approve Sir James Mackays agreement.
the task Of carrying it out cannot fail TO be one
of immense difficulty
Further news from St. Vincent is awaited with
painful interest The future Of the island is in
Jeopardy. and investigation from scientific
point of view seems absolutely necessary. Mr..
Chamberlain has given no indication OF his in
tentions in the matter. but It is believed that he
favors the appointment of commission of in
quiry.
According to present arrangements, the Boer
generals will leave London to-day for Holland
Their programme setting forth their future
plans and also specifying what means they in
tend 10 take Ia order to raise funds for the al
deviation of the poverty and distress caused by
the war in South Africa. Will be published
shortly.
The sinking Of a Haytian gunboat by Ger
man warshp has not provoked much comment
in the English press. possibly owing 10 the fact
that the precise cause of the trouble is not read
lily understood. The Pail Mall Gazette" says:
Germany is no doubt burning to prove to an
admlring world that she has not built navy
for nothing"
The English newspapers are generally Of the
opinion that the incident will give rise tc a
number of interesting international problems.
The probable effect on the Monroe Doctrine is
discussed. THE Morning Post" considers that
the affair must lead to some necessary lmita-
tions to the doctrine, while the opinion OF Inc
Daily Telegraph" IS that the doctrine must
either be widened or surrendered. and since it
will never be abandoned. 1t viii inevitably be
expanded. The Telegraph adds:
The Monroe Doctrine has its duties as well as
its rights The United states cannot perma-
nentlv defend the latter without assuming the
for,,er ma unless she consents to set up a
court of claims at washington for all south
American purposes and creates a naval lorce
- rony enouph 10 insure acceptance of her arbt-
tration there will always he danger that future
incidents such as the sinking OF me Crete,a-
Picrrot may act American popular opihioli
like the blowing up on the Maine.
w c. Atwater, who has large interests III
American coal fields, is now in swansea 10 puy
anthracite coal for America
Miss Nance ONen appeared In Canhle at
the Adelphi Theatre last night hailosoi"e'