The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
PEACE PLACED IN PERIL.
Events or THE PAST WEEK IN
EUROPE CREATE THIS OPINION.
Queen Victoria Moved to Tears by Her
Daughters Cool Treatment la Paris-the
Kaiser Indignant and May Demand Salts
faction--Foreign Events of Interca.

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LONDON. Feb 2S.-It is the census OF the
English opinion, more plainly expressed IN
the lobbies and clubs than in the newspapers.
that the events Of the week have materially
impe-illed the continuation of peace in Eu-
rope. The fall of Crispi followed by the
withdrawal of Italy from the triple alliance,
for as such the new policy, however termed,
is interpreted. has greatly strengthened the
resolution of France aud Russia, for Italy was
the most important factor in the alliance.
both on account of her feet and that her land
forces would engage a large portion of the
French army.
Russia has lately added greatly to the
strength of her military forces, and especially
the cavalry. whichis more than double that OK
Italy, Austria aud Germany combined.
France has displayed toward the Empress
Frederick the most meager official politeness,
while unofiicially both she end Germany have
been grossly insulted. The Kaiser, u ~ said,
has been awakened from his dream of concll-
iation. and is full Of anger against the French
There is no actual cause for war, but the con-
dltions are most favorable.
QUEEN VICTORIA IN TEARS.
Admiral Baron Won Dergottz. German
commander in the North Sea. WAS the guest
of Queen Victoria to-day at Windsor at the
ginner given in honor Of the escape or
Empress Frederick from Paris. Tue Queen
il said to have displayed more emotion IN re-
ceiving her widowed daughter yesterday tlan
at any time since the death Of Emperor Fred
erck Victoria had borne up bravely under
the anxiety of the past few days but
when her daughter was with her again she
broke down in tears. which she WAS unable 10
restrain even in the presence OF the escort.
What transpired afterwards of course, ~ not
known The Kaiser sent message OF con
graduation to his mother on her safe arrival IN
England and not at all complimentary To the
French The Kaiser is also preparing to have
"A grand display Mt the launch of, great IRON
clad at Wilhelms Haven this summer. when
he will also inspect the land. which the Grand
Duchy of Ottenburg will cede 10 Prussm IN
the interest Of the port.
THE KAISER AND HIS CHILDREN.
The infant OF the Kaiser recently christened
as Prince Joachim, has been delicate child
from birth, and his health has given more and
more cause for anxiety. The kaiser's child
ren, including the young Prince Imperial, are
not of strong constitutions. and their father,
In his anxiety to begin their training for
future responsibilities, has rather over-taxed
the two elder boys, mentally and physi-
cally The effect showed itself re-
Gently when three of the children,
including the Prince Imperial, were taken
sick about the same time with bad colds and
other ailments resulting from severe expo
sure. This was lesson to the Kaiser, who
has since exacted less attention TO their
childish studies The Emperor is n tender
husband and father however donlineering
elsewhere. II is said that he viii
sometimes make an ambassador wait
while he Is romping. with nus
children, and that on an occasion of pressing
| Importance he had Won Caprivi called to the
| nursery. and had an interview with him while
| the baby Oscar was pcrched on the Imperial
back. His excuse 10 the Chancellor was that
Oscar would cry if he was put down at that
moment Shouldhnything happen 10 Prince
Joachim. it would be the first visitation OF
death IN the Kaiser's immediate family.
DISSEMINATING AGAINST THE FRENCH.
Visitors to Metz state that new and stringent
regulations are III force there regarding
strangers. Frenchman named Stourn, who
was seen looking at the fortress intent!y tor
| few minutes. WAS arrested and taken before
| the cOmmandant. and although he showed
passports. he was detained over night and
warned not % be seen in that vicinity again.
A visitor in Strasburg, who sent lDs boy TO
| school with a tri-cOlOred neckte last Thurs
| dav. was surprised at having the boy sent
home with the notice TO wear neckte OF Il
different shade The German officials IN the
Rechstag have suddenly lost All knowledge
| Of the French language. and pretend
| not To understand when addressed IN
II. This. Of course, causes great
deal of annoyance to those of the population
who are acquainted only with the French
| tongue. Communication with the French
frontier. which had lately been almost unre-
| stricted so far a. passports are concerned. Is
now closely watched. and nothing * omitted
20 prove 10 France that Alsace- Lorraine is and
| will remain German territory.
THE GoRDoN-cuMMING SCANDAL.
The individuals responsible for charging
| Sir William GOrdOn-Cumming with fraud at
| cards are now frightened by his energy IN
| pushing his case against them for trial. and
an attempt has been made TO have the case
| set down for hearing without Jury. As,
| however. the issue is clearly one of fact. a
| Jury is inevitable as long as Sir William in
ssts upon his rights, which he does
| Attempts have also been made 10 drive
| him into leaving the country, and these
| have failed. If there had been an inbling be-
| forehand that Sir William intended TO bring
| actions for SANDER. he would undoubt-
| edly have been forestslled by Il court martial
| or some other method Of getting nd Of him
| without the chances of jury trial. As IT Is the
whole affair will be thoroughly exposed IN
court Two other members OF the aristocracy
are figuring in an unpleasant way.
JOURNALISTIC BLAcKMAnERs.
The London authorities are engaged in q
| determined effort TO stamp out q system OF
| blackmai which has grown to be u gigantic
| evil in this city. II consists in the publica-
tion Of newspapers pretending to give
| information on financial topics. but
mainly dealing in scandalous attacks
| upon people who are unwilling u pay
| for silence The methods Of these blaekmall-
eYs are illustrated IN the case OF Charles VII
| braham aud Alexander Walker. now beng
| prosecuted for attempting 10 extOrt money from
| Henry Seymour. These fellows published IA
| paper called the Financial Observer and MIN.
| ing Herald. Tney first sent letter toa TREND
| ofFoster. saying that they had discovered some
| awful things about the latter, and they
| felt il a duty TO expose HIM. One Of Fosters
| friends went around 10 see Perryman. The
latter demanded $4,000 for silence. Perry
man added My paper is terror IN the city
| of London and intend 10 make 1t more SO.
| II il would pay me 10 go for the Lord Mayor
| and his aldermen ! would do So" Foster in
| stead OF paying rs, 900. made criminal com
| plant against the blackmailers and they were
| arrested.
DYING A NATURAL DEATH.
The British Army. in spite Of ministerial
| self-gratulation, is in a bad way. IL appears
| 20 be true that the army il slowly dying q
| sort of natural death. There are not enough
| recruits To nll the vacancies, and the estab-
mant il $500 men short. Two military
| writers of high rank are simultaneously EN-
| deayoring TO excite some interest IN this state
| - .k;,,,S Major 4, (,ensral I'renchn in Black