The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-10-30

with the almost startling question: "What
does France want Of usr' Every mo-
ment," he continued, as if petulant there
grims, again the Nice manifestation, and
nearly every day the from tier violations.
She closes her markets to US; she wishes to
ruin US. For what reason is il that she has
something against Italy! No, it is against
the monarchy. Without cessation she
speaks of the triple alliance; without ceas-
ing she tries to make believe that she Is
about to be attacked, whereas she Is the
transgressor. We are pacific; we wish
peace. There is not single word which
concerns Russia in the treaty with Ger
many. 1t Is only question of defense, and
OF defense against France. We wish for
peace. nothing but peace, protection, social
order, peace, peace, peace!''
Surely if the word of king is worth
anything in these degenerate days the
ABOVE ought to satisfy US. Following this
proteststlon for peace the Russian minister
lelt called upon to avow with equal en-
phasis that his master, the Gar was onlv
anxious for peace. He was represented as
having perfect horror of war, and
strongly hoped that his reign would ter
inmate without his having to deplore a
bloody war. He explained the rapproch-
ment between France and Russia as being
quite pacific. Then the King said: ssLet
US breakfast" There was evi tent salts
faction In this last remark, but from VIII at
ala that satisfaction arise2 Was the
IL Cnt fcG Fad
ment between France and Russia was
purely pacificl That he had been mistaken
IN the charges he had hurled at France.
which amounted to an accusation of irving
to provoke war with Italy2 Or did 1t arise
from the conviction that DE G1ERs was as
smooth liar as himself, and the best way
TO terminate such an interview was to
say, Let US breakfast!n
IL all these monarchs and ministers are
30 very anxious for peace; if the rap
proachment between France and Russia is
only in the interest OF peace; if the Dire
ound is purely pacific, why can't these
monarchs show their hands aud publish
these treaties2 The very fact that several
nations carry on secret negotiations, and at
last enter into secret alliance with each
other, is of itself suspicious, and calculated
TO beget nistrust in the nations not par ties
10 the secret treaty; and naturally enough
they begin to look about for allies with
which TO unite to make them strong
enough to withstand the first
com olnation. This working in the
dark creates suspicion until plot
and counterpart involve all Europe in
uncertainty, in fear and must in the end re-
suit IN general war which will so change
the map of Europe that the present gener-
alton will not recognize it.
If the kings OF Europe wish to give the
world substantial assurance that their
motVes and desires are pacific, let them
take all Europe and the world into their
confidence and publish their secret treaties.
Then If 1T shall transpire that all their
limitations and treaty-making have been
In the interest of peace, let them disarm
and disband their armies, and relieve their
respective countries of their great war
burden which now Expresses them, and
employ their soldiers in the pursuits of
peace. Their talk about peace would
be worth listening to; but now they crv
peace, peace, but there is no peace. Peace
does not appear in their constantly incress
Ing armies. II cannot be seen in the flash
ing light Of FIVE million bayonets; nor is it
heard IN the tramping of as many soldiers
nor is it to be read in the defiant tones of
Kings and ministers; nor do those con.
stantly increasing fleets capable OF belch-
ing fire and death proclaim the harbinger
Of peace. All this means war, relentless
war-s In all this we may see red battle
preparing to stamp his foot, and when he
does nations will feel the shock.