New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
FRANCES FOREIGN RELATIONS.
DELCAssE TELLS OF THE CoUNTRY's salts
FACTORY STATUS-LAsIEs OFFENDED.

DELCASsE TELLS OF THE CoUNTRYs salts
FACTORY sTATUS-LAsIEs OFFENDED.
Paris. Jan. I.-In the debate on the foreign esti-
Boni de Castellane Republican, asked for explana
tionS OF the governments policy. He complained
that the French policy in China denoted that It
was doubtful whether France had comprehensive
plan OF foreign policy in the case OF Russia Ger
many and Great Britain The Deputy added that
he would Ike TO see imperialism exist in France
II existed in Great Britain Germany and the
United States
NJ. DEstoUrnelles de Constant CRepublfcanl who
is 10 deliver address in Chicago on washington's
Birthday. condemned the increase in arnaments
and the expansion policy which he said. multiplied
the chances of conflicts and would lead a fright
ful crash He regretted that France had entered
into impertalistc policy in acquiescing in Euro
pean influences in China.
NJ I-asies (Anti-Semite), having made a sarcastic
remark, NJ D'EstouTneIles de Constant retorted
that he would not be intimidated by Nationalists-
The remark Offended NJ. Lasies. who sent seconds
to NJ D'Estournelles de Constant. The seconds
held meeting 70 decide whether a duel is
sary.
NJ. Surcouf Republican, asked the Foreign Min
ister, NJ Delcasse 70 put a stop the threats
against the French establishments the French
shore of Newfoundland
NJ Etienne ((Repubican) made long speech, urg-
ing more vigorous defence Of French interests
where they came in contact with those OF Great
Britain He called attention the efforts OF Great
Britain 20 supplant French influence the Niger
and in AbysSinia. Morocco. Siam and the New-Heb-
rides France. he said. ought closely watch the
Persian Gulf.
Replying 70 questions. the Foreign Minister. NJ.
Deicasse. said Frances position in the world was
satisfactory He recalled the signing Of the Chinese
protocol which was 10 the honor OF France. who
succeeded in inspiring confidence among the powers
and in creating accord Frances position in Turkey
was he said. second 70 none N Delcasse recalled
the success OF the governments recent action tow
ard Turkey. which he said, had completely
stored French influence
Regarding various questions raised by NJ Etienns,
NJ Delcasse replied that the government was close
ly watching all French interests He spoke OF the
FrancO-Italian agreement on the North African
question, which had led TO complete understand
ing between the two powers. and said that the re-
lations Of France with the United States had be-
come more and more friendly. He also alluded 70
the FrancO-RuSsian alliance which the result
of perfect accord in the interests OF France and
Russia
The minister recalled Frances recent enthusi-
astiC welcome 20 the Gar. who then enabled
20 the daily increasing support which the
french army and navy could give the alliance.
The results achieved, said n Delcasse in conclu-
sion, were due TO the constant support Parliament
had given the government.
The Foreign Minister'S statement was greeted
with prolonged applause.
The Chamber then proceeded to discuss the vari-
Gus clauses Of the estimates. several OF which we're
adopted.