The Washington times., 1906-07-08
RUSSIAN ALLIANCE
. CALLS THE FRENCH
Progressive Element Would
J Sever Relations Immedi-
ately, If Feasible.
DISGUSTED WITH 0UTRAGES
Savage Crimes Being Perpetrated in
Cars Domain With Police COnni-
vance ArOuses Paris Press.

LONDON, July If the progressive
element in France had its way, the dual
alliance with Russia would be a thing
OF the past In as few days as diplomatic
deceucy permits. This statement can
be made without fear of honest con-
tradiction, for almost the entire press
of Paris echoes it, and i'm the cafes. in
the clubs. on the boulevards and even
within the walls Of government offices
nothing but condemnation of Russia Is
heard in the current discussion of affairs
I'm the Cars domain.
IL is not so much a feeling of resent
ment or autipatry that seems 20 assert
itself everywhere. as rather disgust with
the inefhciency and unwilliugness of the
Russian government TO cope with the
situation. Disgust IS expressed at the
savage crimes which are being COM
mitted with, as everybody admits. the
counivauce OF officials; disgust at the
utter incapacity and poweriessuess Of
the government and the suicidal obstin-
acy Of the court party in withholding
concessions. which alone can save the
country from complete anarchy,
Jap Notes Worth Face Value.
Quite recently rumor Of a mischiev-
Gus character seems 10 have gained
certain currency in Shanghai TO the ef-
feet that the military notes issued
by the japanese sarmy authorities in
Mauchuria during the war, and made
cashable on demand at the Japanese
banks, had diminished in value, and IL
was hinted that they might turn ont to
be somewhat embarrassing TO their
holders 1t can now be stated on ex-
ceIIent authority that there is not the
slightest basis for this rumor. How the
idea arose IL is impossible to state with
confidence, but the truth is that the
Japanese banks have throughout been
prepared to give silver IN every instance
where the notes have been presented
Pope to Be Conciliatory.
Although the reactionary party al the
Vatican has been steadily gaining the
predominant influence over the Pope
during the last few months. as many
Incidents have shown, 1t is considered
probable that Plus X viii adopt the
eonciliatory policy which seems 20 com
mend itself to the majority of the
French bishops.
With the beginning of each summer
rumors are spread abroad that Plus y
will leave the Vatican for the Papal villa
at Castel GandOlfO. There is excellent
reason for believing that there is not
the slightest truth In these stories. The
Pope stated some time ago to one OF his
intimates that he would never leave the
Vatican till the Lord was pleased 10 take
him. His health has undoubtedly suf-
fered from the lack Of change Of air and
the confinement Of the Vatican garden,
for he was accustomed to vigorous eXer-
else on the Lido at Venice. and his daily
prOmenades are not. as a rule. for more
than forty-fiye minutes.
Additional confirmation Is now on hand
of the statements made by the Nor-
waerts the central organ OF the Ger
man socialists, some days ago that sew
eral grave cases of INSTRUMENTATION and
even OF mutiny had occurred among the
troops in southwest Africa. They are
now corrobOrated by the Stuttgart or
gan OF the Roman Catholic deputy. Herr
ErZberger. which declares that a spirit /
Of discomfort is growing ia the protec- /
tOFate army.
No German Expansion.
The German foreign office. for the first |
time I'm many months. has come out with /
a strong denial of one OF the many /