New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17

Is even more disturbing Our Indian subjects,
say the pessiu1istic critics, VIII despise instead
Of fearing Us. and own people VIII be
ashamed OF anything like dependence upon an
Oriental power. Men in touch with the Foreign
once ridicule these forecasts craven and
morbid They assert that the text Of the treaty
has been held back until the arTnistice has been
arranged and that Mr.. Balfour win now pro-
6uce the convention promptly without the risk
Of exciting criticism here or IN India The re-
awakening Of the East is q fact, whether 1t is
recognized IN the convention or not japan after
q victorious war, is an ally whose support Is
more valuable than It was. and the revived con-
venrion naturally involves Quid pro quo and
an exchange Of guarantees. The government
would not have been justified in increasing the
range OF her OWE obligations without receiving
al equivalent advantage
ANOTHER EXPLANATION OF DELAY
There is another explanation Of the delay in
revealing the text OF the new treaty. This is
the understanding reached IN October, 1900. be-
tween England and Germany that they would
cooperate II any power should obtain terrific
rial advantages IN China II Russia was the
power In mind. it is now japan that has secured
Port Arthur and Is the predominating influence
at Picking and Germany may be asking for as
surances that the new status is IN accord with
the Angio-Gernan understanding. There are
persistent rurnors that negotiations are in prog
ress between the British and the German For
eign Offices on this subject II these be trust
worthy the text OF the convention between Eng
hand and Japan may not be published for several
seaka
WELL KNOWN MEN IN LONDON.
While London remains dull. Notwithstanding
the opening Of the theatres. there are good
many interesting people here on various errands,
Dr.. Morrison one Of the best known members
OF the Times staff. is here from America
after q prolonged absence IN China, which he
has known more intimately than any other for
eigner except Sir Robert Hart DR.. Nansen is
also lowering about the Foreign Office and not
making special efforts to renew his acquaintance
with the members OF the Royal Geographical
Society As one Of the Norwegian leaders, he Is
taking an intense interest IN the question OF
fortressea and apparently believes that 1t VIII
be settled without an appeal TO arms. and that
the danger Of the situation has been exagger-
ated Arbitration certainly VIII be employed Il
all other resources fail The dynastic question
is more serious than the demand for the de-
structton Of the forts and the establishment Of
a neutral zone Prince Charles OF Denmark re-
mains the most convenient candidate for the
throne hui his succession is not likely to occur
without a meeting between King Edward and
the German Emperor.
General Chafee and the other American OH
GERS are expected TO arrive In London next
week from France. Judge Penfeld is here from
Washington. Judge Goodrich sails next week
for New-York without being able 10 complete
his work in connection with the maritime con-
ference E. r Kennedy has gone back on the
Celtic without having secured Lord Roseoery
acceptance OF the Invitation TO speak at the
New-England Society's dinner
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by London audiences than his new medical
play. "Clarisse" The action Of the piece mas
been quickened since the first night, and the
actors marked individuality now triumphs over
the rather far fetched plot and unpleasant pull
uaonary theme Marie Dodo is so charming as