Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-19
The Meeting of the Emperors.


Speculation as to the outcome OF the visit
OF Emperor WILLIAM 10 the Gar continues
aud during the next few weeks we may eX-
peet all sorts OF propbesles regarding the
fate OF Bulgaria and Turkey. The corre-
sponden,s in Berlin for foreign Journals have
succeeded in producing IN certain quarters
the impression that the "meeting o. the Elm
porors" will have an important bearing upon
the eastern question, and that impression Is
likely 10 remain for some time despite the TACT
that it's contrary to the logic the situation
IL is MOI improbable that the meeting may
lead 10 a better understanding aud more
friendly relations between Russia and Ger
many than have existed lately, but that it
will seriously siIect the present status OF the
eastern question or that II will result in any
harm 10 either Bulgaria or Turkey involves
view Of European Affairs moi easy 10 sus-
tain. Austro-Hungsry, owing to The condl-
tons of the triple alliance. Is IN position TO
take care OF Bulgaria aud block Russian sg'
erosion IN that quarter, while Engl'nd may
be depended upon TO see that Turkey Is not
hurt. No matter wba concessions Emperor
WILLIAM might he disposed 10 make to ihe
Gar, when Il comes 20 question OF
Russan advance in the Balkans ana
the consequent violation Of the treaty Of
Berlin, Germany is bound by th9t treaty, by
the triple alliance, and by the Bismarcklau
policy OF nearly twenty years. TO unite with
the other Powers in calling halt The lead
ING English Journals have tsken this ground
ever since Il was announced that meeting
OF the Emperors had been arranged. The
London Saturday Rcricr, which fairly
represents It's contemporaries touching this
matter, admits that there is uueasinesss
in Austro> Hungary growing out OF the
rumors afoat, but we'll says 1t viii he the
fault of the dual monarchy il the meeting
should in any way further Russian designs
upon Bulgarian independence. "Austro-
Hungary" adds the Saturday Rcu'elo, "has
not only the spirit but the letter OF the law
on her side; and, in default OF some extra
ordinary bungling on the part OF her states
men. she can without the slightest difficulty
so manage matters that Russia, wlAteYer
mods and winks Germany may give. shall
not be able to effect her purpose without
hostile measures against Austria herself.
And then the formal assurance, not to be
explained away by any means, not
10 be evaded without an indellhle
stain on the honor Of the new German mon
arch, comes in--ihe assurance that an attack
on the allies of Germany is, and will be, held
a good reason for drawing the German
sword" These are not only hard facts, but
convey encouragement 70 Ausiro-ilungary,
seeing that SALISBURY has declared In I'M
equiV0ca terms that England will not de-
part from her long-standng policy regard
ing Southeastern Europe, aud that the policy
Of the dual monarchy in respect to that
country would have great weight with his
ministry. As 10 what England would do in
case OF another Russian movement upon
Turkey, that may be inferred from the Sat
urddV Rerielr'S treatment OF certain in
tngues that are said to be going on between
The Porte and Egypt. After declaring that
"dcsplte the relations OF the Sultan TO Egypt
n suggestion from MAKHTAR Pasha, or any
other Pasha, that 1t is time for England to
70, has no more pertinence or weight than
suggestion TO the same effect made by any
tourist who is crossing from suez TO Port
said" our London contemporary continues
Us follows:
"On the whole, neither the present SUI
tan nor any otbef occupant on the Turkish
throne at any time who retains his faculty OF
Judgment and permits the facts 10 be laid
before him Is at all likely to find. or expect
10 find, better friend than England"
All this means that England is determined
20 command the Mediterranean and protect
her communication with lndis at all haz ards.
1t Is in the nature of pledge Of support TO
Austro-Hungsry, Italy, and Turkey, a
threat to Russia, and q hint 10 Germany.
Other considerations aside, would Emperor
WILLIAM be so unwise as to risk break
with such a formidable combination! We
think not. Germany Is unquestionably the
dominant Power ON the Continent, but so
long as three other great Powers forbid, and
her hereditary enemy is ready TO spring
upon her, she cannot afford to violate what
Is known as the public law of Europe.