The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-06-01
FOREIGN.
Explanation or the Recent warIike
RumOr.

explanation OF the Recent "ari1ke
RumOr.
LONDON, May Sl.-An unsigned letter
in the Times gives clear explanation OF
the recent wsrlike rumor. The writer
says that few weeks ago German repre-
sentation at various European courts of.
fcially complained that France was arm
ing with view to the early resumption
of war General Won Schweintz, Ger
man Minister in Vienna, declared that
owing to Germany's long suffering, war
had not yet broken out The Gar there
upon telegraphed to Emperor William
entrsating him TO postpone operations
until the Berlin interview. He instruct
ed the Russian Ambassador at the Court
of st. James to suggest the cooperation
Of Great Britain in behalf OF Peace.
Parliamentary Olsen ssion Of the
War Rum rs.
LONDON, May 3l.-In the House of
Lords this evening Earl Russell asked
that the correspondence between Great
Britain and the Continental powers,
arising out ofthe recent war alarm, be
laid before the House.
The Earl of Derby replied that he SYM
psthlzed with the curiosity of those who
had watched the course Of foreign affairs
during the last few weeks. The govern
mcnt desired to conceal nothing
it had done, but it would be
impossible to give fair account without
largely using confidential communications
relating to the policy and opinions of
other governments, who would object to
such disclosure The publication Of these
communications would prevent the Eng
lish diplomatists from receiving informa-
tion in future, and to submit mutlIated
correspondence might mislead the House.
The causes of dispute were liable to recur,
therefore il was not desirable 10 the
interests of peace 10 give publicity to the
details Of the controversy. Lord Derby
then proceeded to state that persons
highest in authority IN Berlin of late
openly declared that the French army
had become source of danger 10 Ger
many because of its magnitude and
showed determination on the part Of
France 10 renew war; that Germany in
self defence might feel impelled TO strike
the first blow to secure peace, and that 1t
was necessary that the French
army should be considerably
reduced. This language, repeated by
the German representatives here and
elsewhere created extreme uneasIncss IN
France, and the French government
Immediately disclaimed all warlkc IN
tentiOns.
Lord Derby said he accepted this
declaration as entirely sincere. He be-
lieved no statesman in France contcm-
plated renewal of the war. France
after her humiiatian, naturally desired
to have an army which would give her
the influence to which she considered
herself entitled. One of the difficulties
was, that the French we're unable to con-
ceive that the German apprehcnsions
were genuine, They regarded the rep
rcpcntauons made by tho Germans as a
pretcxt for fresh war. 1t seemed to
Her Maiesty's government that there
was mutual misunderstanding which
might lead to grave consequences, for
Germany's next step might have beer n
formal request for France to discontln-
ue her armament, while France, on the
other hand would probably
hasten il, and thereby confirm the suspi-
cions of Germany. The existence of this
mutual distrust afforded good oppor-
tunitv to offer friendly offices of England.
The Russian government saw things in
the same light, and the visit Of the En-
peror Alexander to Berlin, supplied
means of supporting Engands represen-
tations. Lord Derby concluded by declar-
ing that England had done hsr duty
without sacrifices past, present or pros
pective. She had entered into no en
gagement and made no pledges, but her
policy of non intervention did not mean
isolation or indifference TO the peace of
Europe.
Important Failure OF n Foreign Iron
Finn.
LONDON, June !, $50 A. M.-The
Aberdeen Iron Company has failed
with liabilities of E750,00O Their nomi-
nal assets are estimated at G9S0,O00 This
sum is the total valuation of their works,
together with those Of the Plymouth Iron