New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
FRENCH AID FOR Russia.
Change an Sentiment-The Princes
Nth Russian Army.

SClth hUSSt0n army.
Paris. Feb. 13.-One Of the most notable feat
,res OF the FIRST week OF the war has been the
rfesdv increase Of sentiment here favorable 10
giving Russia every possible moral ana SYM
pathetic support At the outset the French ON
Gals and public generally maintained that the
interests OF France demanded that she Keep
clear OF the possibility OF any war entangie-
rnents growing out u the Franco-Russian al
lance. This led some newspapers to assert that
France was Dlacing sslf-interest before duty ana
deserving her best friend in the hour OF greatest
need. A gradual reaction has occurred until
today official and public feeling runs strongly
IN favor Of strengthening Russia in every way
short % actual participation in the war.
II was thought that the large Drey fus element
would antagonize Russia, owing 20 the latters
attitude toward the Jews, but on the contrary.
Joseph Reinach. the friend and biographer OF
Dreyfus has published a letter declaring the
honor and interest of France command her to
affirm her sympathy for Russia and Loyalty 10
uphold the alliance.
French feeling. which is usually demonstra-
i've has not however. shown any wild enthu-
siasm IN behalf OF Russia. This is in rather
marked contrast with the uproarious manifesto
lions ct the time Of the Cars visit to Paris
and other recent events. Two popular subscriP-
lions have been opened for the wounded. one by
the Russo-Chinese Bank and the other by
French Newspaper men The Russian Ambas-
sador. N Nendof. heads the former with
subscription OF 500. Many individuals are
showing personal sympathy and are offering
their services The Russian Embassy receives
about one hundred offers daily.
LOUIS NAPoLEoN's COMMAND.
Much interest is manifested here in the parts
Prince Louis Napoleon and Prince Jaime &c
Bourbon are taking IN the military service OF
Russia The reports that the former. who is an
officer OF high rank in the Russian cavalry. who
was in France recently to attend the funeral OF
Princess Mathiide and who left here hurriedly
for ST. Petersburg at the outbreak OF the war.
Is to have command OF the entire cavalry force
IN Manchuria are said TO be well founded
Prince Jaime. who is an officer OF Russian
volunteers under the Governor General OF Rus
sian Poland. wrote on the outbreak OF the war.
requesting an assignment to the first detach-
ment OF volunteers TO be sent TO the scene OF
operations. and he has since telegraphed an
earnest request 10 be assigned TO immediate
duty at the front
II is not Intended by the French government
for the present 20 issue formal proclamation
OF neutrality similar 10 that % the United States
and Great Britain. The officials here say usage
does not require such a proclamation and II Is
held that the neutral course Of the government
has been sufficiently defined by the instruc-
lions sent 10 the French Foreign, Colonial and
Marine Ministries representatives abroad. L
s specifically asserted that the absence OF a
proclamation has not the slightest significance
az indicating a desire to avoid excitlr- Russian
susceptibilities. II is merely compliance with
French custom regarding the observance CT
neutrality.
GERMAN INFLUENCE NOT FEARED.
Germaay's reported efforts to create feeling
between Russia and France are attracting the
serious attention OF the Fren,h officials. who do
not hesitate TO express the belief that Germany
win seek 10 make the most Of the present op-
portunity 10 strengthen her position with Russia
and weaken that OF France. There is the fullest
confidence however that this wiz not succeed
and that the Franco Russian alliance VIII re-
min unshaken.
Strong hopes were expressed to-day in official
quarters that sentiment in Great Britain and
the United States would not sympathize with
the aims OF Germany TO disrupt the existing
understanding
The semi-ofaciaI Temps" saws the cabinets
81 LoEdon, Paris and Berlin are in accord upon
Secretary Hays note. IN the response which
the three powers viii make 10 the United gtates
Il VIII be suggested that the text OF the Auer5-
can document be clarified and sirplifed The
three powers agree IN giving the note a con-
neutrality ana also that this neutrality be
recognized and respected through the period Of
hostlhtes. but that owing to the special condl-
uohs prevailing IN Manchuria, which IS the
present theatre OF actual warfare. Manchuria
VIII not he included under the declaration oe
China's neutrality, this exception not affecting
China's rights or stipulatons in treaties II IS
believed the United States win accept this lini-
tRton OF the Interpretation. which Il Is said IS
acceptable TO Russia and Japan.
Nice-Admiral Bayle. commander OF the
French squadron in the Far East hae sent a
cable message 20 the Navy Department saying
that upon the requests OF the French ministers
AZ Seoul AND Toxic the cruiser Gueydon viii stop
AZ CheTnulpo and take on board the Russian
marines who were received on the foreign war
ships at ChemulpO after the engagement In
which the Kariag and the Koretz were de-
stroyed. The vice-admiral adds that The lap
anese government has given the Gueydon a
safe conduct