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hat they might DO prosecuted but this
Colonel Euan-Smith declined to do. The
story does not hang together very we'll, and
something is evidently kept back but lei
sufficient that the Germans on the spot re-
pudiate any intention Of revving the slave
trade. and are confirmed in their final resolve
by the Imperial Government.
The New York correspondent of the Times
confirms the report that the Mckinley Tariff
is creating great irritation throughout the
States. The consumers had been told that
prices would not be increased, business,
being only transferred from Europeans to
Americans, and, of course, they are finding
out that prices are increased IN every shop.
They are therefore indignant, and the Re-
publican Party, fearing defeat in thee ovem-
Der elections to Congress, are declaring that
the Tariff was passed in the interest of the
poor. The officers Of the Central Labour
Union in New York affirm, however, that
no increase Of wages has been conceded any
where since the Tariff, while there are ONE
menaces Of a reduction. Too much stress
must not be laid On these reports, as Protec-
ton has. become with many classes q fanatl-
cism independent of reason but 1t appears
clear that the Tariff has produced unexpect-
ed discomfort, and that it will be earnestly
attacked in the coming Session. The sue
cess. too, of the Silver Law has been much
less than was expected, the sllver:dealers
having reckOned on q permanent price Of
bed. an ounce, whereas as get 1t IS barely
sod. Altogether, the financial legislation Of
the year has not been q success, and though
the American farmers are easily taken in by
promises, they are quick to apprehend fail
IRE. They will buy any quack medicine
whatever, but only once.
The .Servian Government is d%evoting itself
to the strengthening and recognising OF its
Army, and has now 10000 men, Reserves
included, all provided with the newest rifles.
Every State in the Eastern Peninsula IS
doing the same thing, except Greece, which
never has any money to spare and II is
curious to notice how, in the small world of
the Balkans, the old condition C. Europe 10
reproduced. CEvery State is hungering for e
acquisitions, and fercely jealous OF its neigh
bours alliances are constantly proposed, but
seldom come OF the dynaStic interests are as
strong as The political interests and states
men discuss every event i. reference to Its
effect on 'the balance OF power IN the PEN
%insnla.' The grand difference seems to be
the dIL1OSG Gut1I0 bUS6uGO VI 1hloVOSA "VAG AL
fuence, which throws personal power almost
exclusively into the hands of soldiers and of
the. agents of foreign States, and makes
money far too important in affairs. In the
Balkans, when a scandal occurs, men do not
ask Who is the lady ~ but, 'Who pays the
money!
NJ. Rouvier, the French Minister of FL,
nance, has had fresh difficulties with his
Budget. lie is still $500, 900 short, and
proposed to raise this sum by sharp duties
inpatient medicines, cosmetics, and mineral
waters. The Budget Committee, however,
rejected his proposals, declaring that the
money could be obtained by reductions. and
refusing any addition to taxation Of any sort.
The War Minister will not surrender q pen
nv; but half the deficit or SO has been cover.
cd by sdspending seme public works, and
the Finance Minister is looking about for
means OF. supplying the remainder, Under
these circumstances, some Conservative Dep.
utiess 3pr,opsosss' to levy, . tax on foreigners r.
siding ins Ersnce, . measure which will be
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