The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

thinks that it Is prompted by desire to
bring about the disarmament of France.
The present condition of affairs in France
is no doubt thorn in the side OF the
monarchies of Europe, none Of which like
Its republican institutions, and all Of which
are in constant danger Of the breeding of
revolution within their own borders as long
as republicanism strengthens itself in
France. The Herald thinks that William
has gone to Russia TO talk the matter over
with the car and to induce him TO agree to
a general European disarmament, which it is
said Is advised by Bismarck and directed
against France.
A number of prominent Frenchmen have
been interviewed by the Herald, and all of
them scoff the idea Of France disarming
herself under any condition, on the ground
that il is her inalienable right to guard her
national independence, and to keep the gov
eminent in position TO protect and defend
its institutions from the encroachments Of
monarchal neighbors. They think that a
demand for France to disarm would be
equivalent to declaration Of war, and look
upon the conference at PeteIhof with suspi-
cious eyes
IT is probable that the real meaning of the
conferences very much exaggerated. for it is
decidedly more likely that young William
has gone TO see the car more for the pur-
pose of giving the Russians an opportunity
to gaze upon the features of the new Ger
man emperor than to discuss any matters Of
state importance. just rs likely as not lie
will make the circuit Of Europe before he
returns home, and a visit TO Austria and
Italy has already been talked Of, and IS re
garded as a thing Of tho near future. Young
William is on dress parade now. IS it were,
and after De gets back and settles down.
will be time enough TO talk about war.
Whatever may be the object Of The con
ference between The Emperor William and
the car, there is no doubt bat that If ID re-
suits in bringing about The disarmament Of
Europe, q new era would dawn for the bur
deDea people OF that crca; continent. II IS
not probable, however. that either the ozSr
or William are interesting themselves TO
bring about any such end, and more than
likely the talk about European disarmament
will soon go mp In smoke.
But suppose such a thing couldbe brough;
about? What an enormous pressure would
be lifted from the oyertaxed and oppressed
subjects Of the crowns which, for hundreds
OF years, have been sustained by the hard
ships Of the masses Of Europe. Every
European government is compelled to sus-
tain an immense standing army at tremen-
dous expense for its own protection against
the encroaehments Of its ncghbors and
there is not government in Europe that is
not burdened with an immense debt on this
account. Austria is practically bankrupt,
and Italy is in almost as bad fix. Turkey
is worse, and it is hardly probable that the
sultan will be able TO hold together his
broken down dominion for many years
longer. Though France feels her taxation
less than any Of the other countries OF
Europe, her people are groanlng from enor-
mons tributes levied to meet the monster
debt OF the government; and poor Russia
owes even moro than France. Englands
debt runs up into the billions, but as her
army is not maintained on war footing, !
and as she is better able to stand the ex-
pense, she manages to kecpa better credit
account than any of the other great Europe
an nations.
Disarmament would take the heaviest
burden of taxation from the people of
Europe. Her hundTeds of thousands of
soldiers would, as citizens, sustain them
selves, and also help to bear the expense of
the government. Such hope is too great a
blessing for the people to look for, and it is
hardly probable that it will materialize this
side of the millennium.
When Europe lays down its arms the
world win begin life anew.
FoBTYsiX babies have been named after
Candidate Harrison. Advantage is taken
Of the poor little things before they cut
ther eye teeth.