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10 longer deferred. This shows clearly
hat however Russia's "pretensions" may
be reduced in diplomatic sense by with.
drawing Kaulbars from Bulgaria, in con.
Iinental and high political sense she is pre-.
pairing for an increase OF her demands by
The forcible and truly autocratic method Of
her army.
But let us see how Germany views the |
matter, and 1t is only necessary to call In
evidence the tranquil old hero, Count Won |
Moltke. This great soldier, with 80 "years |
on his back" is not open to the charge of |
being an alarmist. Like John L. Sullivan |
in another sphere, Moltke is perfectly con-
fdent that he can slick anything that
comes along" yet, notwithstanding the
enormous military burdens imposed upon
his country, he demanded last Saturday
in the German reichstag that the army shall
be largely increased, and before the end Of
the present month. "The French" he
said, "paid about double the sum paid by
the German people, and an alliance with
France would assure the peace Of Europe
But such an alliance is impossible while
public opinion in France impetuously de-
mands the surrender Of two provinces
which we are strongly determined never to
give up. An alliance with Austria was
valuable, but great state must rely upon
its own strength. This demand,n he con-
tinued, sis made on behalf Of the main
tenance Of peace, so laboriously preserved.
Our rejection Of the bill will make US re-
spousible for all the miseries attendant 10
q hostile invasion. We have found 1t diff
cult enough to attain the unity OF Ger
many. Let us uphold It, proving that We
are united" This speech, which was re-
ceiyed " ith prolonged applause, is retort
obvious to the optimism Of Senor CASTELAR,.
The opinions OF Austria are OF more than
usual Importance on this question. A few
days before Moltke's speech Count Andrassy
told the Hungarian foreign committee at
Pesth that Austria and Hungary desired
peace, but with honor and the protection of
their interests. Neither Germany nor Aus
tria had pursued an aggressive policy. The
interests of Austria-Hungary demanded
that her territory be not surrendered by
Russia in the south as well as in the east.
Russia could expect no assistance from the
south. Servia, Roumania, and Bulgaria
iBgto hope for from Russia, but they had
rather to fear the imperillng Of their lib
critics"
Count Andrassy's reference to the present
independence of Bulgaria may be taken as
angure Of speech, but, coming from one
who has done so much for the freedom of
Hungary, the mere comment indicates that
11o opt tg
friends or powerful interest.
So much for the east Of Europe, where
war seems brewing fast enough to
please the most impetuous malcontent.
In the west, Notwithstanding surface
symptoms, France is mlndlng her
own business In her own peculiar
way. 1t is true that the government, pes.
tered with budget difficulties and outgoted
upon the subject Of subprefects, has re-
signed, but NJ. de FreycInet is master OF
the situation, and, according to latest dis
patches, If there should be dissolution OF
the chamber aud a new general election,
France would poll the largest moderate
republican vote" ever yet recorded, and In
stall Freycinet as prime minister, with next
succession to President Grevy. This shak-
ing up OF ministry, with the budget dis
turbance, is special interposition OF Provi-
dence to keep Frenchmen so busily EN-
ployed with their own affairs that they
shall have no time to pick quarrcls with
their neighbors or to become "blue.moldy
for want Of batin'."
Perhaps the most important remark made
by Castelar-as 1t has the most direct bear
ing upon existing mplications-is'th the
reference to the conversation he had In
| Paris with Sir Charles Dixie on British
politics. Dixie expressed the opinion that
tory government would be long In office,
for the reasons that the liberal party is ut
terly divided by the secession Of Harrington
and Chamberlain, and that Eaglishmen are
absolutely frightened by home rule. This
reasoning would apply rgidly enough un-
der the old conditions of party government
in England, but events are marching faster
than the old political parties OF Great
Britain. When rents are being legally col
lected in Ireland by parish priests and trus.
tees appointed by the land league, instead
of by landlords and their agents; when the
municipal government Of Dublin Is In the
hands of the natIonalists; when magls-
trates prevent policemen from charg-
Ing on the people, although mob
riots are threatening on every side,
condition of society is reached, which,
however reprehensible from an English
point Of view, cannot be seriously in-
iluenced by the friendship or antagonlsm
Of Harrington or Chamberlain. Consider
ing the source from which II came, the
utterance OF John Dillon few days since
in connection with the police must be re-
gaTded as the most impressive In the an
nails Of modern agitation. Speaking In the
county Of RoscOmmOn on Saturday last,
Mr. Dillon warned those now supporting
the landlord interests that the time was at
hand when the police would be In the pay
Of Mr.. Parnell as premier OF Ireland, and
Sin the time OF our power we will remem-
ber them. Further, tell the officers of tho
law now distinguishing themselves by
harshness and cruelty toward the people
that they need expect no promotion from
the Irish government"
Mr.. Dillon is very serious and not very
sapguine person. He weighs his words
carefully and absolutely loathes exaggera-
zion. In his own field he is as sagacious
politician as Dixie, and in general culture
is fully the equal OF CASTELAR, The party OF
which he is leader win educate English
men up to the level Of home rule within as
short time as Churchill requires to try coer-