The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-22
Reparation Must First BE Made for
the Murder of "A Priest and Two
Native COnvicts.
DEBATE IN THE DEPUTIES
COUNT BONI DE CAsTELLANE IN
FAVOR OF IMPERIALISM.
Duel Challenge That Grew Ont of the
DiscussiOn-French Policy Ex-
planned by VI. DeIcasse.

PARIS, Jan. 21.-The Foreign Office here
has received confirmation Of the statement
contained in a dispatch from Picking that
the French minister there. NJ. Beau, has
declined to present his credentials until
China has taken steps TO secure reparation
for the murder OF Father Julien. French
priest, and two Chinese converts at a viii
lage in the north Of Kwang-Sl province. NJ
Beau took the same stand at the beginning
OF January in connection with the murder
OF missionaries in Kan-Su province.
During the debate on the foreign esti-
mates in the Chamber Of Deputies to-day
Count Boni de Castellane Republican,
asked for explanation OF the government ;
policy. He complained that the French
policy in China gave cause TO doubt wheth-
er France had a comprehensive plan of for
eign policy, as in the case of Russia, Ger
many and Great Britain The deputy added
that he would like TO see imperialism exist
in France as 1t did in Great Britain, Ger
many and the United States.
NJ. Destournelles de Constant (Repub-
lican) condemned TIE increase in arma-
ments and the expansion policy, which, he
said. multiplied the chances OF conflicts
and would lead to a frightful crash. He re-
GREETED that France had entered into an
imperialistic policy in acquiescing to the
Europeanization OF China.
NJ. Lasies (anti-Semite), having ques-
toned a sarcastic remark NJ. D'Estour-
nelles de Constant retorted that he would
not be inundated by NationaIists The
remark offended NJ. Lasies, who sent sec
onds to NJ. D'Estourneiles de Constant AS
this dispatch is sent the seconds are con-
sidering whether duel is necessary
NJ. Surcouf Republican, asked the for
eign minister, NJ. Delcasse to put stop to
the threats against French establishments
on the French shore of Newfoundland
NJ Etienne Republican, made a long
speech urging more vigorous defense of
French interests where they came in con-
tact with those of Great Britain He called
attention to the efforts OF Great Britain
TO supplant French influence on the Niger
and in Abssinia, Morocco. Siam and the
New Hebrides. France, he said, ought to
closely watch the Persian gulf.
Replying 10 questions. the foreign min
lister. NJ. Delcasse, said Frances position
in the world was satisfactory. He recalled
the signing CT the Chinese protocol, which
was To the honor OF France, where France
succeeded IN inspiring confidence among
position in Turkey was second to that
of no other power. NJ. Delcasse recalled
the success Of the governments recent
action towards Turkey, which, he said,
restored French influence
Regarding various questions raised by NJ
Etlenne, NJ. DelcaSSe replied that the gov
eminent was closely watching all French
interests. He spoke of the Franco-Italian
agreement North Africa, which had
led to a complete understanding between
the two powers. and said that the rela-
tions of France with the United States
had become friendly The foreign minister
also alluded to the Franco Russian aIli-
ance. which was the result of perfect ac-
cord between the interests Of France and
Russia
The minister recalled Frances recent en-
thusiastic welcome to the Car, who was
then enabled TO see the daily increas-
ing support which the French army and
navy could give the alliance.
The results achieved. said NJ. Delcasse
support Parliament had given the govern
ment.
The foreign minister's statement was
greeted with prolonged applause.
The chamber then proceeded to discuss
the various clauses of the estimates, sew
eral Of which were adopted.
After a spirited debate on the subject
the Chamber, on the demand of NJ. Del
casse, decided to maintain the appropria
tion for the French embassy to the Vatican
by vote of 341 10 2O6 This appropriation
had been suppressed by the budget com
mittee.
1t was later learned that the seconds o
NJ. D'Estournelles de Constant and Nj
Lasies failed to agree as TO whether TIN
words OF the former deputy constituted al
insult The seconds referred the question
10 arbitrators, who were also unable Il
decide this point. The seconds then threw
I'D their mission. Ii Is said that NJ Des
chanel, the president of the Chamber, ha,
decided TO intervene and end the incident
D'Estournelles de Constant TO be sup
pressed from the report of the sitting