The National tribune., 1892-08-04
poorr. ENGLAND. July 90. 1892.

POOLE, ENGLAND, July 90, 1892.
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n HEN that war-cloud al
n N HDways lowering over
VII n III Europe finally dissolves
III III itself into storms of fire
III lin and blood. and the fends
IL III \ of battle are loosed,
n ~ " each nation will have
IN / reason to thank itself
" A~/ for preparations pre-
~ viously made. In face
~ of the large armies now
maintained on the continent conflict would
be short terrible and decisive. The means of
transportation are so perfect that it could not
be otherwise.
Here are q score of Governments on CONT
nent about as large as the United States. Each
one of this number has its petty jealousies and
its secret lodgings Neither nation fully trusts
the other and each believes that in strength
only is peace. As result we see the CONT
mental Governments almost robbing the people
for the sake of an imposing military force.
The extreme is seen in Germany and France,
where every ablebodied man must undergo
actual military service for several years. The
term army in those countries really includes the
whole male population.
Yet in the midst of all these potent infu-
ences, the English Government has with COM
mendable good sense held itself aloof from any
such unpeaceful preparations. 1t has acted as
should war break out
ENGLAND's POLICY
might prove detrimental to her own interest.
Lately good deal of controversy has been
carried on on the subject of increased military
strength. However, we, as peace-loving Amerl-
cans, can afford to congratulate our friend John
for his determined stand. The English are
brave-history proves that-and should the
Queen ever be in danger her subjects would
gladly sacrifice everything for her and their
country.
The military system is entirely voluntary, as
in the States The number of the regular
army is kept as low as consistent with the ex-
igencies of England's position as a great colon
izing power. The British territories include
some troublesome tribes, with whom powder
and bullets are the only persuasive power. The
position of the Empire is not like that of Uncle
SANS dominions. with contiguous territory the
size of Europe, entirely at peace with ITSELF
OUR ONLY NEED
of military force is for few troops TO keep
the Indians in order, and few others for
special emergencies.
England must protect her position in India,
with her millions under numerous petty
Princes jealous Of Europeans; in Africa,where
treachery Turks beneath the black skin, and
throughout the numerous islands acknowledge
ing British sway.
The whole available force is included under
three organizations-the army, the militia, and
the volunteers The volunteers about CORE
spond TO our own National Guard in duties and
efficiency. The militia is organized differently,
is better trained, and better qualified for actual
service.
The American coming here for the first time
naturally thinks that the relocated braves
are pretty numerous. To see one strut along
the street with his little round hat stuck on
one ear and his little stick held under his arm
is enough to excite National envy and to give
q sense Of Importance to Her Majesty's pro-
tectors.
Compared with the United States, where
most people do not see Regular soldier more
than once or twice in a lifetime, the number is
large, but in continental countries & company