Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-26
EUROPEAN COMPLICATIONS.

The anxiety of Greece to assume the
task of pacifying the Cretans the unwill-
ingness of Germany and England to permit
her to NEEDLE with the insurrection; the
solicitude of Turkey that the insurgents
shall be quieted on almost any terms short
of removal of the Turkish officers; the
restlessness of Russia under the threat of
England to extend a protectorate over
Crete; the belief that Bulgaria will de-
clare her independence are feverish
signs that indicate a condition that
may eventuate in a general European
war. The recent reception of the Ger
man Emperor in England, and the
open manifestation of cordiality between
the Queen and her grandson, and the EN-
peror and the heir apparent to the British
throne, are construed to mean a firm ce-
menting Of the alliance between England,
Germany, Austria and Italy. 1t is just
possible that undue Importance has been
given to the royal visit to England and
The great naval display in honor of the
Emperor, but it is very difficult to
accept the suggestion that the oc-
casion, and all the accompanying
display of arms and ships of war, has no
other meaning than social one Kings
do not need to engage in such exercises to
testify their friendliness, nor do they often
do so, except with the purpose of
impressing their people in particular
manner. 1t was certainly intended in the
present instance to sweep away the i'm
preston that has gained currency, that the
Emperor is at "outs" with his English
relatives, and disposed to treat them cav
alierly. 1t is well known that the war
party in Germany has of late been very
active and jubilaDt, and has gone SO far as
to make demonstrations of enthusiasm over
the Swiss question, and to urge the Gov
eminent to provoke a difficulty with the
little republic. 1t has done more, in re-
viying the spirit of hatred towards France,
and in appealing to the traditions of en-
nifty between the two nations, claiming
that the struggle between France and Ger
many must come sooner or later and that
there never can be so propitious time as
the present. This party looks upon the
Cretan question as a means OF provoking
Russia and inducing France to ally her
self with the Gar, thus giving Germany
the excuse for arming against the Repub-
lie. The situation in Russia is not less
forbidding. The Car has never had less
close relationship with the German States;
he has been the most diligent of his order
In excluding German influences from his
realm. He is more restless to-day than
ever before under the restraint that hens
him in his commerce and that makes the
Dardanelles fetter to his naval freedom.
1t is not likely that the recent demonstra-
tions in England in honor of the Emperor
of Germany were pleasant to him, and he
will be very apt to consider them as a
shadow upon his own reception should he
adhere to his present purpose to call upon
the Emperor of Germany. As to Austria
there can be no cordial feeling toward
LSssia, and in return the latter very i'll
ccnceals the irksomeneSs of the obligations
that require the two Governments to
maintain apparent friendly relations, The
destiny OF the Slavonic States will not be
fixed until Austria and Russia have
broken the restraint that makes them
formally friendly, while secretly envious,
Jealous and dis;rustful.