Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-07-26

THE restless feeling now prevailing among the great powers of Europe, and
 which has agitated the political waters
 of that portion of the civilized world. indicates the existence of smculderinp embers that need but breath of dis sension to fan into flames oi Err.t - 2: r.
 The bright example of arbijla.Ioi. of in- ternational difficulties, first instituteu
 by England's greatest premier, Glao- stone, has 50 far smothered most Of tiit spasmOdic demonstrations of d warlikt character, but the arbitrating powers have recently accustomed dissatisfaction in accomplishing ends m their Own in
 terest, through the most subtle and del icate diplomacy, and few of the lesser
 nations believe that they have not re- ceived impartial justice. The complicat- ed interests of the different governments do not clearly disclose what the final result will be jn such lamentable dis ruption, and one eau only hope that the threatening storln may be aver ed. It
 8 however, only question of time ghen the final adjustment must take place, and when 1t does come it will be terrible to witness the horrors of the combat. Turkey, without doubt will be the battle-ground of Britain and Russia, and that the latter is already seeking a stronger foothOld within the Sultans domains, may be instanced by Turkeys recent actions. She is the cat's-paw of Russia, although virtually in possession of England. The arrival m the Pacific of an immense British fleet would indicate that old John is not asleep. The fertilization of Esquimalt, B. C., with artillery of the heaviest cai- ibre, is plain evidence that q military picnic Is anticipated in that province One of Russia's principal naval stations, Is only few days steaming from Els quimalt, and to blockade the western terminus of Canadas i'm mense railroad will certainly be at tempted by Russia when hostilities be- gin. The Pacific will doubtless witness the first naval encounter between these two great powers. Their struggle for supremacy will embroii the whole of Flu rope in a similar pastime. in the mean time Uncle Sam will reap a rich harvest He will act as commissariat to the bel ligerents, furnishing them with num- tions of war in exchange for their hard coin, and otherwise help them to pro long the struggle as iong as their money lasts. Tine horrors of war Is not a pleas ant picture, but if Europe insists upon drawing it, we cannot help but speculate on its financial returns. This European does take place. With the implements of destruction possessed by France, Ger many, Britain, Italy and Russia smoke jess powder, dynamite guns, cannon throwing shot r. miles, and iron-clads, winch are individual Notifications in themselves, something. will surely break IL will be case of Greek vs. Creek" and the United States an unwilling spectator This struggle has been anticipated for the past ten years. It has compelled European powers to keep up to the top rotch of modern warfare, until they have impoverished themselves. Bis marck did much to avert the approach ing conflict, but since his retirement the eastern war cloud has assumed a darker hue than ever Russia has been so long and consistently encroaching upon Brit ish possessions that the latter has been to call halt, and little France. has3 not forgotten the day she was compelled to open her gates to the German empire.
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