The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-03
SLAUGHTER OF THIBETANS England WrOth Over Guru
 Massacre. CURZ0N HELD TO BLAME P0pulace Fears Entanglement
 With Russia. Defeat of Ministers Responsible May be the Result-Brodrick, AL
 ready Unpopular, Tn Hot
 Water Again.
CURZoN HELD TO BLAME

1oNeoi, ApfA <.-Ihe slaughter ox tho Thibetans entirely kills such waning in- terest as still exists here in the Japa- nese- Russian struggles. The news ex. cites as general rule a feeling of ds- pression. first, because the average man sincerely sees that 1t was not necessary. and second. because there is general ap- prehension that it may lead to complica- tions with Russia.
 The last thing the British public wants at the present moment is war. and what Is more dreaded. a rise in the income tax aence the tragic events in Thibet are es.. peciaiiy unwelcome at this period when the taxpayer is nervously waiting to sec now he will be called upon to pay of tha national deficit.
 The extreme Liberal papers seized on the slaughter at Guru as one of the worst blots on the history of England The text of those who defend Colonel Young husbands action in Lord Lansdownesa statement in the House of Lords that all Great Britain desires is new conven- ton with the Thibetans and with China as the suzerain power of Thibet.
 Strength of Escort.
 The opposition, however. points out that China has repeatedly protested against the strength of the escort with which tis political mission Is accompanied. and declares that as a matter of fact Great Britain Is now at war, Aot with Thibet. but with China, thereby endan- sering China,s neutrality towards Russia and Japan and risking the peace of the world. This extreme vsew Is ridiculed in official circles where the case of Cuba is cited.
 It Is held in Downing Street that Thib- ct. by returning official letters unopened and not respecting boundary rights, has become as dangerous neighbor to the Ift- dian Empire as Cuba in her unrest was so the United States.
 | Lord Curzon: the viceroy of India. is soon likely 10 share with Lord Miner. the British High Commissioners in S0uth Africa. the bitter personal hostility aroused among the opponents of tho gov ernment by the introduction of Chinese labor in the TransvAaI. In tine minds Of the masses who have shown in the bye elections that they have lost faith in tie present government te slaughter at Guru Is likely to be considered as stain on Lord Curzon's administration which only the defeat of tho responsible minister's can wipe out.
 Brodrick in Hot Water.
 The Indian Secretary, Mir. Brodfici. the least popular member of Mir. Bal- four's cabinet. will again be in hot water as the Minister who must explain to Paf- liament.
 Lord Curzon's recent speech at Calcutta was not warmly welcomed here; and at the time it was thought he had indulged in a dangerous wealth of Oriental im- agery suitable for the consumption of na- tive princes. but eminently unfitted for perusal at St. Petersburg and Paris in view of Great Britain's determination not to be involved in the Tar Eastern strug- i, gle. The government has done every thing in its power to belittle and keep quiet It's plans in regard to Thibet.
 Indeed, if the war between Russia and Japan hau come earlier it is quite likely that the Thfbet expedition wiuld have been postponed.
 No Trouble is Wanted.
 Though apparently Colonel Younghus- bands mission is aimed at destroying all alleged Russian influences In Thibet, this is not regarded as vital when compared with the paramount importance if keep ing clear of the ,Russo-Japanese war. It is regarded as likely that serious inter- national complications will follow this af- fair, but China's action in the matter will be rather anxiously awaited.
 Colonel Younghusband mas seventy miles more to travel before he reaches Gyan- ste. where he has been ordered to stop and barley before actually demanding entrance into ancient L'Hassa. It is possible that he may not be permitted to proceed even to Gyangste, which is 160 miles from L hassa. But in any case 1t can be taken for granted that the gov- ernment will do everything in its power to prevent a repetition of the bloody scene at Curu. Colonel Younghusband's escort, however. Is prepared for all event. ualities. and if the step Is considered ad- visable, the force is probably quite strong enough to reach L'Hassa. and there establish such control of affairs as migII, be considered necessary.