New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11
OUR EUROPEAN LETTER.
LONDON, England, Nov. p, IS.

Ihe enormous OfnamenJS oI COIl.
tinental States, magnificent as they
are to the sight of the peoples whose.
ideas of glory they foster, and upon
whom they entail heavy burdens
which they are encouraged to bear,
Ire standing reproach to civiliza.
ton. They are organized not for
defence but defiance, not fur proteo.
ton but aggression, for conquest,
annexation, and spoil. England is
being forced into a war with the
Ameer Of Afghanistan through the
reckless ambition and intrigues of
the Gar or of the military authors
ty behind the throne which seems to
he more potential than that of the
,'zar himself. Europe bristling with
bayonets and lurid with the fash
ing of bloodstained swords, is in a
condition which only semi-sayayes
could approve, and rational and hui
name men, to whatever nation they
belong, must diplore. The anna,
nents, great before the shrugged be-
tween France and Germany, have
been further increased since that
struggle was over. The French
army has been reconstructed upon
The German model, and Russia has
added to her already immense legi-
ons, and for what pYrpose} Certainly
not Of peace: The British army has
always been small in comparison
with the armies Of other Powers,
but her insular position is not so Sc
cure as it was before the progress of
steam and the noble wooden walls
of a former time ceased to be efectu-
al for her protection. The evils
weighing upon the social condition
of Europe affect her position, and
compel the enlargement and the cost
Of arrangements which would not
he thought Of if States addicted to
warfare would only fight among
themselves and allow her to remain
at peace. The English have no
thirst for conquest, no desire for ex-
tension Of territory, no idea Of ag-
erosion. Russian intrigues, how
ever being now CARRIED to her from.
tier are to be dealt with. Whilst
they remained affair off she could look
on unmoved; but the Russians are
now at her gates, and the question
must be asked what they are doing
there.
There is now however some i'm
provement in the situation Of East
trn affairs, from various causes. The
appointment Of Midhat Pasha to be
Governor of Syria has produced a
good effect; first, because it is re.
gard ed as a proof of union between
England, France, and Turkey; and,
secondly, because his energy and ex-
perience, both of which must have
been ripened by long residence in
France and England cannot fail to
prove beneficial to Syria.
The removal Of Said Pasha from
Angora-where he has gained golden
opinions toKostambul, is also regard
ed with favor, as it is thought he
will be succeeded by the Governor
who preceded him at Angora and
who Also gave great satisfaction.
There will be Thus three good men
in three important places. There is
u growing belief in the existance of
IN alliance between Austria, Eng
land, and France for the execution
of the Treaty Of Berlin. On the
other hand. the Greek difficulty,
which was falsely reported to be
settled, is not yet arranged, though
it is in a fair way for Settlement.
On the whole, things look better,
and the pnblic statement Of the
Izar that he desires to carry out the
Berlin Treaty to the letter, adds to
the prospect of settlement in due
course.
On Tuesday evening a singular
company assembled at the new Mis-
sion Chapel Little Wild-street, Dru-
rv-lana, when 300 Of the thieves of
st. Giles 3 and the adjacent district,
in answer 10 an invitation the third
Of it's kind-from George Hatton
and his friends, gat down to most
Substantial supper: For along time
the st. Giles's Christian Mission, of
which Mr.. Hatton is the indefatig.
able superintendent, has been carry
ing on it's work to the spiritual and
the material advantage Of many
hundreds in the neighbosiaood in
which it has located itself; and A.