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New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
DIPLOMACY In EAST.
BRIT4IN'S HANDS TIED.
Result of japanese Alliance-Eng
land and the Congo.
Especial by French Cable to Inc tribune


London Feb 29-British diplomacy has tree
hand everywhere except in the Far East. where
the alliance with Japan restricts IL 1t does not
naraIvze energy There has not yet been an
adeouate explanation of the neglect OF the
Foreign Office to lend its support 10 the eAte"
sion of the Imperial Chinese Railway 10 + fahu-
men in Manchuria British contractors coii
main that their enterprise has been sacrificed
and that the prestige of the Foreign Ofhce mas
been damaged but they are sef-interesteo- fe'
II is annarent that Japan is determined not 10
have interference from any quarter In the de-
veIopment of Manchura, and that the Foreign
Office is unwilling to give any cause Tor olehce
elsewhere
Sir Edward t;rey is uphoIdng the dignity or
British diplomacy His speeches on the Mace
donian and Congo questions have been regarded
as utterances Of supreme importance in the Con-
tinental capitols. The Congo affair alone inter
ests America, because he is acting "lth the
moral support of the Washington government
which, while not a party to the Berlin conven-
ton was represented at the Brussels CONFER
ence and is not disposed to lend further sane
ton to misgovernment snd atrocity in e9uatorlal
Africa. Sir Edward Grey's decisive rernon-
STRANGE has excited resentment in Belgium.
where the Premier has been forced by Social
ist attack to disclaim the governments respon-
sibility to England.
The King of the Belgians, however. is e1-
tremely sensitive to British criticism, and he
may be induced to render annexation much less
expensive to the nation than at first seemed
necessary He has been standing out for the
national purchase of his private interests in the
Congo for f5.OOOOOO minimum. and has
been willing to have the money expended on
various improvement schemes in Belgium. which
he desires to leave memorials OF his reign.
Resistance to this large outlay will be increased.
and annexation must be brought about more
economically before there can be any respon-
sible government which may be called to account
by England and America.
Mr. Carter had the business OF the American
Embassy in perfect order for the arrival of
Ambassador Reid by the steamship Baltic The
ambassador returns to work in excellent spirits
and gives an encouraging account of everything
in America. l. n r.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
,J4P4N'S BEST FRIEND.
Professor TakahaShi so Character
ICES the United States.

The japan Society held its first annual meeting
at the Hotel Astor yesterday, when officers were
elected and addresses made by Professor Taxa
hashi Of the Imperial University OF Toxic and
DR. Knox president of the Union Theological Sem
mary.
The reading of the treasurers report developed
the interesting fact that General Kuroki and Ad-
miral Yamamoto contributed. respectively, 500 and
$50 on their visits here to the friendship cement
ing work Of the Japan Society.
Professor Takahashi took as the theme of his
address the American protection of japanese sub
iects in Manchuria Siberia and other places under
Russian control during the war with Japan He
expressed the hearty thanks of his people for this
service. Russia and Japan. the professor said.
after their terrific struggle, are now on friendly
terms: and France, too. has concluded with Japan
entente
Persons" he said. who suggest that the
United States is getting ready to fight Japan
unacguanted with the history of the two countries.
The United States is the best friend Japan has
ever had and have always looked it our
benefactor. Peace among civilized nations must
be the pedestal on which international condolences
must be based"
Dr. Knox's subject The Governing Ideas
of japan" He said that Japan should be regarded
as highly civilized and thoroughly up-to-date
worlds nation
Oficers for the ensuing year elected as
follows: President. John II. Finley. president of
the College OF the City Of New York: honorary
president, Baron Kogoro Takahira. Japanese Am
baSSador at washington. vice president, Lindsay
Russell: honorary vice presidents. Admiral Dewey
Major General Grant, DR.. Jokichi Takamine Jacob
H Schiff and General Stewart L. Woodford; sec
retary Eugene c. Worden; honorary secretaries
X Fukui and Samuel Dutton: treasurers Isaac
n. Seligman. DR.. Yeijiro Ono For the executive
committee the following were named: Cor
nelius N. Bliss, August Belmont. Hamilton w.
Holt, Seth Low, James A Scrymser. Y. Mural
Kokichi Midzuno, Consul General of Japan; r.
Arai, K. j. Imarshi General Joseph W. Congdon
Yvcht tktyha and Mats
Announcement was made that the annual dinner
of the society will be held March TO- at the
Hotel Astor. Baron Takahira is to be the guest
of honor
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
SECOND COURT HELD.
pisit of Doscager Empress of Russia
Social Actiuity.

lco2yright 1905. by The Tribune Association
London, Feb. 29.-Society is still more or less
disabled by influenza. and sudden recurrence
OF snow and cold winds is warning that
spring is belated. The Duchess of Buccleuch
is still kept away from court functions by
slow convalescence. but Lady Loreburn has re-
covered, and divided attention at the palace
last night with Lady Graham, who
perbly gowned. The second court, while
other black and white function, was remark
able Tor Its display Of jewels. The most con-
spicuous debutante the Duke of Portland's
only daughter, who simply dressed. Mil
las's daughter, Mrs. Stuart Wortley, presented
the painters granddaughter handsome girl
The King is reported to be eager for change
OF air. but his departure for the Continent has
been deferred few days on account of the
arrival of the Dowager Empress of Russia. Lib
eral hostesses bestirring themselves that
there will be something going in March be-
sides theatres and restaurant dinners. Lady
Brassey's and Lord Tweedmouth's receptions
will be followed by political receptions at Lady
Portsmouth's, Lady BeauchampS, lady Lore
burns Mrs Harcourt's Lady Havershams.
Lady Allendale's and Mrs. Asquith's before
Easter.
There has been a dance at Chandos House
for Miss Colgate, and the American hostesses
providing lvelier entertainment than po-
grandson, Robert Harcourt. to carry the Con-
servative seat at the Hastings by-election ex-
cites much interest among Anglo-Americans.
although his chances are far from promising.
Christie's sales have been well patronized by
smart people and collectors, who have been
interested in the dispersal of the Breckenridge
collection of medieval antiquities Apart from
half a dozen objects for which the competition
brisk. prices moderate, tl60o0 being
a disappointing aggregate for the two days
sale. The Maimesbury Abbey ciborium, whlch
was knocked down at $4,000, has been sold
again since 1t left the hammer, and, according
to trustworthy reports, may go TO America
along with a medieval Bible which fetched a
high price From another collection the Kings
arnorer took possession of King Henry VS.
cradle without much resistance. 1t was con-
sidered bad form even for dealers to bid against
him. l. n. r
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
FROHM4N 1T THE TOP.
Most Versatile London Manager
Marie Tempest an LADY Barbarity."
Especial BY French Cable to The Tribune


London. Feb -.,o-Charles FrohTnan remains
the most versatile London manager, without
being prejudiced against revivals Of his earlier
successes. Peter Pan" having proved hardy
luxuriance THE Admirable Crichton'' will be
revived next week. with Gerald du Maurier,
Sybfl Carlisle and Hida Treveiyan in their orig
inal E,arts and with Eric Lewis and Lyn Hard
ing as substitutes for Henry Kemble and H. B.
Irving.
Mr. Frohman has only provided Marie
Ternpes. with fresh and picturesque part in
Lady Barbarity-' 1t is theatrical melodrarna,
but the naturalness Of her acting triumphs over
the artificial devices OF the plot. and her comic
spirit and womenly tenderness make il a de-
licftful performance. Huefer's play, The
Lord of Latir7er Street at Terry's, is a medley
Of high and low life. reciting the stunning ad-
ventures of a softheaded nobleman, who offers
10 make poor girl a countess and is let off
with z small investment Of hard cash required
FOR setting UP cook shop
Benson has arranged remarkable pro-
erar,rne for the Stratford Memorial Theatre in
Af,ril when fourteen Of Shakespeare's plays will
be produced by his company. with the assistance
Of Forbes Robertson, Gertrude Elliott, Lewis
Waller, Henry Ainley. Constance Collier and
William Poel. There will also be a costume ball
of Shakespearian characters in the Town Hall
J. y. r.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
DEMAND MADE ON CHINA.
japan Asks Indemnity and Apology
for Seizure.

Toxic, Feb. 29-The japanese government IS
maintaining determined attitude concerning
the seizure of the steamer Tatsu, and demands
both an apology and indemnity from China.
The Chinese Foreign Office wants TO submit
the question to a mixed court. This is refused
by the japanese government unless the vessel
has first been released and an apology made for
the insult 10 the flag. 1t appears that the Tatsu
was regularly cleared from Kobe with con-
sienment of arms and ammunition for Macao.
The Portuguese minister al Peking supports the
contention of Count Hayashi. the japanese Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. that the vessel was
seized in Portuguese waters
1t is believed here among officials that the
Chinese will finally yield to the demand of
Japan. 1t is said by the japanese Foreign
Office that no ultinatum has been issued and
that the sailing of the Japanese cruiser Idzumi
for Hong Kong is not intended a threat.
It seems evident, however, that the Japanese
will resort to force unless their demands are
conceded within reasonable time
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
OLD SURGEON
Found CcHee Caused Hands TO TrembIe.

The surgeons duties require clear Judgment
and a steady hand. A slip an unnecessary
incision may do irreparable damage 10 the pa
tient.
Whau he found that coffee drinking caused
his hands 10 treTnble Ills surgeon conscien-
,iously gave it up. and this is his story:
For years I was a coffee drinker until my
nervous system was nearly broken down. my
hands trelnbed so could hardly write and in
sonnia tortured me at night
Besides how could ] safely perform opera
tions with unsteady hands, using knives and in
struiDenfs Of precisiont When / plainly
the bad effects of coffee | decided to stop il,
and three years ago l prepared some Postum,
Of which / lad received a sample.
1.-The first cupful surprised me. II mild,
soothing delicious. st this time L gave some
Postum 10 a friend who was in similar CON
ditioIi 10 inine from the use of coffee
"a Few days after. ! met him and he was full
,d praise for Postum. declaring lac would never
return 10 COFFEE bal stick 10 Postum. We then
ordered d full supply aDd within short tiine
15ty n.-rrousntss and consequent trembling. as
u.ll a. insomnia. disappeared, blood circulation
l.e.,au,e normal, no dizziness nor heat flashes.
MY friend becanb. Postum enthusiast. his
whole family using ii exclusively.
III would be the fault Of the one who brewed
fhe Postum If il did not taste good when served.
-.The best food may be spoiled il not properly
made Postum should he boiled according to
directions on the pkg Then II is all right: 1ny
,,ne can rely on il. IT ought 10 become the .Ia-
+foral drink There's Reason. Name given
I,v Postum Co, Battle Greek, Mich. Read The
Rasd to MELVILLE in pkT&
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
ASQUIrH WOULD LEAD.
USING HIS OPPORTUNITY.
Resignation of Prime Minister Can
NOT Be Long Deferred.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune.
La.,r,,,is-l,. -r-ia,,,r,c


London. Feb 29-Mr. Asquth is making a
strenuous fight for the leadership of the Liberal
party The Prime Minister'S health is improv-
ing, but there is little confidence among his fol-
lowers that his physicians will allow him to re-
sumo the control of the business of the Com
mons. and as he declines to lead helpless
minority IN the upper house his resignation
cannot long be deferred, although the Kings
convenience must be considered and the retire
rlent Of the veteran is not likely TO occur before
May
Mr. AsQuith meanwhile has the chance Of
showing what he can do as the second in COM
mand and he is making full use of the oppor-
tunity Unity has been ipnparted TO the Liberal
policy by combined attack upon the English
Church, land owners and the liquor traffic, and
the coalition with the Nonconformists. Advanced
Radicals and trade unions has been strength
ened.
Mr.. Asquith is showing both driving power
and a conciliatory spirit and still has in reserve
q budget speech and the pension scheme as
cumulative proof that he is progressive Radi-
cal. The Unionsts, naturally, convinced
that the government is bent upon the spoa-
tion Of land owners, the Church and vested in
terests and that the country can be saved from
destruction only by drastic action by the Lords
in rejecting nearly every measure passed by the
fective if they Were not themselves committed
10 reckless and wasteful social reforms with
another system for financing them.
Mr.. Asouith now stands for the maintenance
Of a Liberal alliance with labor and the coali-
tion Of the democratic forces of the kingdom
The heartiness with which he is supported by
all the Liberal groups in the Commons is a sign
that he is the Prime Minister'S necessary sue
cessor The Liberals need a fighter, and he is
the one leader capable of proposing a measure
and drinking places in the course of fourteen
years Pe understands the virtue of thorough
ness
Troublesome discussion ornaments and
retrenchTnent will be avoided by an ingenious
amendment. stupid with platitude- and the sub
lect will be left as compromised by the estl-
mates with the certainty that construction VIII
be largely increased another year
Woman suffrage has also been disposed of by
the burial of the priority bill after second
reading in committee OF the whole Of the House
The Irish members threaten to make a good
deal Of trouble. for they suspect that MI BIZ
relTs university and land bills viii not go far
when licensing and education bills block the
H-ay There is also increased dissatisfaction in
the nnoneyed class with the unsettiing effects of
politics on the Stock Exchange business, espe-
cialiy brewery stocks in which there is a tre-
r15endorls shrinkage in values already
L y. F.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
LOFTS "R4MUNTCHO.' y
NoreI Features IN Basque Play at
OdeOn-Ne1c Books.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune
f1- The TrihlIne ASSociation.


Paris, Feb. 2e-To-nght Pierre Lofts long
expected Basque piece, "Ramuntcho,' will be
produced at the Odeon. In five acts. and with
musical accompaniment by Gabriel Pierre, it Is
adapted from the novel of the same name, and
the scenes are exclusively laid in the Basque
country. La Hendaye, close to the Spanish
frontier where Lott has a country house. In
the second act the game of pelote is played Oh
the stage by genuine Basque champion
brought from La Hendaye for the purpose, and
the entire mise-en-scene reproduces with mar
vellous fidelity and picturesqueness the life and
surroundings of the strange Basque people, half
French half Spanish. but wholly Basque, whose
real origin is chronological mystery
Bataile's play, La Femme Nue.. produced
on THURSDAY is the story of fashionable ar
tist who has married his model, but later falls
in love with society woman of high rank, who
responds more to his intellectual ideals Loulou,
the model, in despair tries 70 commit suicide,
but failing, resumes relations with an old lover
whom she had originally left for the painter.
Bataille has endeavored TO show that all selfish
struggle for happiness, however justified by the
fundamental laws of existence, invariably leads
TO tragic conclusions.
Colin publishes La Rivalite Anglo Russo au
Dixneuvieme Steele en- Asie' by DR.. Rouire,
which is an apt narration OF the political condi-
tions in Asia precedent to the agreement which
England and Russia have just signed La Lutte
Contre les Microbes" by DR.. Etienne Burnet,
same publisher, relates in popular style the
latest methods and result Of science in dealing
with the microbes of disease. 'Le Chateau His
torique de Encennes," by F de Fossa, of which
the first volume is published by Daragon, gives
the entire history OF the famous donjon keep,
the most interesting feudal relic in the vicinity
of Paris which has served as prison for such
rlustrious men the Due de Beaufort. three
Princes de Conde Cardinal de Retz Mrabeau
and the chief Jansenists.
Sansot publishes Les Sameds Litteraires,"
by c. Ernest Charles who is rapidly being
ognized as the most brilliant and individual
literary critic in France to-day. G. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
NAY EXTRADITE ROY.
Decision Rests zcith the French Mn
lister of Justice.
Especial by French Cable TO The Tribune.l
hun A Association


Paris, Feb 29.-The sensational charge OF
murder brought by Glacia Gala against her
husband Paul Roy for the killing of her broth
er George Carkins, excites note of interest
here which. however, is discounted by the fact
that Miss Gala, when she was in Paris ana
chaperoned by the so-caed Baroness Won Oren-
dorff never moved in smart French society, but
in one of those little middle, cosmopolitan circles
COMPOSED of unsophistcated foreigners dazzled
by titles which they had no means of controlling;
of paImist counts light fingered barons, viscounts
drumming for champagne firms, and the ordi-
nary bohemian contingent which can always be
found in this sort of exotic atmosphere. The
Baroness Won Orendorff said TO be the
widow of a former German Ambassador to
Russia, but there was no ambassador of that
name which does not figure in the baronial list
of the Almanach de Ciotha.
On the other hand. there nothing of a
scandaIous nature associated with Miss Gala s
residence here. The Roys are horse dealers and
livery stable keepers in large way at Neuilly,
at TIE Concours Hippique. 1t is possible. though
not probable that Roy may be eXtradited. Ac-
cording NJ Louis Renault. delegate TO The
Hague and counsel in international law TO the
French Foreign Office, there is no law TO prevent
the extradition of a Frenchman to the United
States The Minister of Justice has discretionary
power in the matter. c. I. r.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
A BOOM FOR M6ooALeNA sAy

Washington. Feb. Zs.-Magdalena Bay has sud
denly appeared the map a commercial cen
tre." according Information transmitted 10 the
State Department by American Consul General
Cottschalk at Mexico city. The Mexican GOV
ernment having declared Magdaena Bay a port OF
entry for indefinite period from February .
last, Senor \. Rafael Castro Montana has been ap-
pointed administrator OF the Masdalena Bay GUS
toms house and captain Of the port" Many Mexi-
can houses sending statesmen and stocks OF
goods there for tho purpose Of trading With the
fifteen thousand men of the American fleet during
the months stay at target practice. AT present il
= Teportsd, one house comprises the municipality
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
FLEET AGAIN AT SEA.
PERU'S WARM FAREWELL.
Battleships Leaue Callao for Magda-
lena Bay.

C.,,ao Feb o>-The American fleet sailed
this morning for Magdalena Bay in Lower Sai-
ifornia. Signals went up from the Conhec'icur
the flagship this morning, and the battieships
soon were stean1ing slowly out to the ocean on
their long run.
The fleet described semicircie' the sre'''
white shins first moving to the southwest. and
when they passed the Peruvian cruiser Ainii-
rante Grau. from which President Pardo and the
high officials viewed the departure each Oh 'ie
warships fired a salute of twenty-one guns Inc
cruiser renlied when the Connecticut was pass
fne and there was a dipping of flags from the
other vessels in the harbor and a ringing lare
well was shouted from the thousands VINO hdo
gathered to watch the ships of friendly na''oh
as they swung majesticaly out 10 lhe opoi "
The steamer Cachapoal. crowded Win spe''"
tors accompanied the fleet some dlstahce iiC'
shore hut as the battleships gathered speed siie
u,as loft astern with the enthusiastic PeruVldis
still watching and waving flags ana HahoNe
chiefs Thousands Of sightseers on polhtS ol
vantage ON land witnessed the imposing scene
The newspapers both at Lima ana Cdiido
arc fuI Of expressions of regret at the departure
oe .ba ,tsitors They say that President Pardo
voiced the sentiments of all the people "nei'
an bic visit 10 Rear Admiral Evans yesterday
bo said that the attentions shown the fleet were
"a spontaneous demonstration of the sincere
and old friendship which unites the TWO couN
tries" .b
Rear Admiral Evans could be observed on INC
hridea of the flagship directing the movements
of the vessels As the fleet sailed away "lio-
loss telegraph messages of farewell were en-
changed between President Pardo ana INC
American commander
The next stopping place of the meet uilueI - -
Admiral Evans is Magdalena Bay Where' accoiu
,ne to schedule the vessels will arrive Oh MAJ"
"A The distance from Callao to MaSdaleha Day
g 100 nautical miles. The dates for the DEPART
from, Magdalena Bay and the arrival at odh L id'i
cisco have not been fixed, as they depeLo oii '''0
completion of the target practice at Masuaie"A
Raw which will probably occupy thirty days
There are no wireless telegraph stations OH 'iio
coast of South and Central America between Cai-
lao and the next stopping place This IS the lohk
est lap of the long voyage, and unless news VI
the passage OF the warshps is brought ashore oy
some passing steamer the vessels pronapiy win
not be heard from again until they approach
Magdalena Bay. :,
The feet left Hampton Roads on Deceihper 10
and made its first stop in South America at IIlh-
dad on December %. Five days sailing from Cai-
lao will bring Panama sbeam. Counting the iohs
stops made at Trinidad. Rio de Janero funta
Arenas and Callao, they will have MADE the CIR
cult South America in about seventy-three days.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
MARCHING AGAINST MOROCCANS.

Casablanca Morocco. Feb 29.-Wfthout awaiting
the arrival OF reinforcements which their
way 10 assist him in his operations against the
Moroccan tribesmen. General d'Amade. command
ing the French forces, has assumed the offensive
AGAINST the natives the CAaoula region Sew
tra columns of French troops yesterday marched
against the Madaghra tribesmen Fidallah
who fought the French In series of combats be-
tween February ID and IS. when four French
soldiers killed and twenty-seyen wounded.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
EMPEROR WILLIAMS PLANS.

Berlin. Feb. 29.-EmperoT William is 70 leave
This city on March 8 his villa the island
Of Corfu, where he Will take comparatively long
rest He has MADE his plans that he starts i'm
rnediately after the launching at Nilhemshaven
OF the first battleship Of the DreadnOught type
built by Germany. The Of this vessel prob
ably viii be Oranen. after the House OF Orange,
from which the Emperor is descended. Prince
Henry OF the Netherlands Will be present the
launching Queen Wihelnlina at first accepted
invitation TO witness the ceremony, but she has
since declined it
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
ANOTHER BOMB IN TEHERAN.

Trheran Feb GA bomb exploded in side
street of this city at early hour his morning
and killed two laborers. There nothing to
show that the explosion had any connection with
tho attempt made yesterday afternoon the life
of tho Shah
) deputation from parliament vent 10 the raiace
this morning and congratulated the Shah on his
escape from death. The city illuminated ;o-
nIxht as q sign ct rejoiclpS.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
RIOTING IN CARTAGENA.

Cartagena. Spain. Feb. 29-There rioting in
this city to-day, in which number of persons
were wounded. The trouble outcome of
the strike of local shopkeepers, who protesting
against the elevation of the octroi duties tax
on comestibles coming into the city. Gendarmes
were summoned to disperse crowd that threat
ened TO become disorderly They fired a volley
into the air and then found it necessary charge.
This resulted In the wounding OF several OF the
demonstrants.