New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
TOPICS IN PARIS.
Pablo Treasured .4bOut Mr.. Hays
Russian Bonds Rise.

cs7ecial 20 The Nev-York Tribune b. French Cable)
lco7y~ir.t. 1904: b The Tribune Association)
Paris. Feb. l3-The statesmanlike proposal
Of Mr.. Hay inviting the powers Jointly TO
notify 10 Russia and Japan that the neutrality
Of China should he respected, and which
was ~ first published in the French news
papers so enormously worded as 20 Justify
the Interpretation that it was demand for
Russia 10 renouuce her occupation OF Man
churis is stilI keenly discussed I'm Paris. The
note in its correct form has now been published
The words administrative entity" are acceptable
to-the French Government and are satisfactory
10 French public opinion. for the state Of af-
faiEs in Manchuria has never been considered
by the powers. not even by Russia, re-
nunciation Of Chinese sovereignty. It is re-
garced as certain that France viii give a favor
able reply TO Mr. Hays note. which is looked
upon in official circles as the most timely and
the most practical means that diplomacy can
devise for circumscribiug the conflict OF Russia
and Japan and preventing any portion OF
Chinese territory actually governed and admin
istcred by China from being seized or annexed
by the victor Such is the meaning that France
places upon Mr.. Hays note. and as such Il has
elected the approval OF the French prese. with
the exception Of a few Insignificant Nationalist
| and anti-republican organs. The nervous excite
| ment caused 10y the first war news. and the
/
! 10 a panic that England and the United States
| would take part IN hostilities In behalf Of Japan.
have at last subsided. Frenchmen are taking
| practical common sense view Of the situation.
| although their sympsthies remain enthusiastic
| cally with Russia. France. however. has
| wholesome dread of a policy 81 adventure by
| which she could have absolutely nothing 10
| gain. and which she feels would endanger her
| present peaceful relations With England and
| the United States.
The news published here that the Israelites
| IN the United States are subscribing sums
80 purchase an ironclad for Japan. as
taliation for the inhuman treatment Of their
/ co-reli gionists IN Russia. is widely and unfavor-
ably commented upon in prominent newspapers.
/ and has induced the anti-Semitc apostle.
| Edouard Drumont. I'm the "Libre Parole" TO
| advance the theory that the japanese are the
descendants Of the lost tribes Of Israel. and
such should incur the hatred Of Christendom.
Arthur Meyer. IN the reactlonary "Gaulois."
| proposes fetes to raise funds for the Russian
/ wounded TO be distributed BY the Red Cross
| which he also suggests should have dis
| cretionsry power TO give certain portions Of
/ the funds 20 assist the japanese wounded. The
violent outbursts OF the Nationalist papers
against Japan. England and the United States
have now ceased. The innate common sense Of
! the bulk Of the French people is beginning 10
! show itself There are no longer any fears or
being drawn into war. Confidence once more
prevails the Bourse has recovered its equilib-
rum and public funds are finn. To these re-
suits nothing has contributed so strongly as
Mr.. Hays note. which al the first blush
regarded by its erroneous wording as a menace.
and afterwsrd by the Nationalist papers as
Yankee trap"
owing N the steadily increasing confidence
that the war I'm the Far East Will be localized
the Paris Bourse has resumed it's normal con-
dition and government securities are hrrn- Rus
sian bonds of various denominations have gained
from four 10 Eve points. the rise being I'm con-
sequence Of very large and unexpected orders
IN rurcbase coming from Berlin and Frank
fort As to-day is the fortnightly settlement
this averts the disastrous consequences or the
alarming slump recorded early in the week
The French public have now regalned thelr
good hurnor and self-possession. preparations
on a considerable scale are being made at Tou-
Ion Rocbefort Brest and Cherbourg to nave
h.1f . 5ozen cruisers and three submarines
-, ,o- aenarture 10 Indo-Chinese waters
7yha-e &c activity in sending reliefs 10 the Colo
NAL infantry and measures have been taken
FOR Increasing the defence OF French ports IN
rro,,ufr These preparations are regaroed as
natural and cause no comment rev huhoie 81
,-,,r,,stsstic French youths have applied to the
r,,,.stsn Embassy 20 be allowed TO enlist III the
-, army, but their request has been re-
800 one Of the consequences OF the war Is
,bst the proposed visit Of President Louoet TO
he king Of Italy. postponed last year on &C
,-Yot OF the death OF the Pope is again al
- the President OF the French Republic
-, a,e,nfne It becoming TO take part In gala
,erer,onial festivities al a moment when the
.,,es nation e IN the midst OF the hardships OF
war.
brilliant society function Of the week was
che wedding Of 3IIle. de Maehado. great IA
,oysre with American residents here. and the
N,counte Henri Danglemcnt. at the Church OF
81 Honore d'Eysau. Among the Americans
present we're Mrs. Ronald Thomas the BRIDE
amt. Ms Carroll Mrs. Pomeroy, Miss Fanny
- Ms Palmer Mrs Payne. Mrs Dortic,
ire Comtesse Rene de Coetlogan. Miss May Hop
lans. Miss Blackington. Mis-. Lanls0n. Airs. In