The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-14


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toypoy. Jan. 13.-"The authorities were
anita recently warned through their most
,u,tworthy sources OF IA formation that war
night be thrust upon England at any mo-
n.nt'
This startling announcement was spread
,.tore the country on Thursday morning.
18th sl the emphasis that could be given to
An. words by tho London Telegraph, most
Conservative journal which enjoys the largest
circulation OF any newspaper In Great Britain.
waterway the samo newspaper. In remArka-
N.l.ader. practically declared its belief that
-.r Was imminent and unavoidable II even
want 80 far as to urge the Government
"a rsquire subsidized steamships. such as the
Iucania and Teutonic. TO take aboard an arm
.ment at once. II argued that war will break
out among tho nations like lightning from
valuable time required for mounting guns.
Mno time in this gene GRAFTON has the English
,rsss used such extraordinary language On
The subject Of q threatened war as has nlled
their columns this week. have practical as
,urance that the panic is genuine.
In newspaper Offices elaborate preparations
ara being pushed forward for covering the
campaign. Not only are war correspondents
being engaged but certain London journals
are arranging for press steamers under the
Red Cross or American flags. In the English
Channel and Mediterranean. and for cores
pondents on battle ships It 10 strongly be-
lieyed in Fleet street. MS lntimated last week.
that Lord Rosbery shares the darkest fore
bodlngs. In fact the war panio. In certain cir
cles, has reached more acute stage than at
any time since England last shsathsd her
sword.
England at large. however. does not share
this alarm. The financial barometer. themost
sensitive OF all to genuine danger. shows no
sign OF disturbance. The leaders In monetary
affairs. from Lord Rothsohild down. say that
they do not believe the peace OF Europe 10
seriously threatened. The CRY OF wolf has
been so many times repeated that II has no
longer any terrors whom coming from an un-
official source. however prominent
As regards any specific casns bslH che situa-
ton to-day Is distinctly better than week
ago. The fatal mistake OF the French troops
stWarina will probably be atoned for By an
smsads honorable France II still silent on ths
subject. but the disposition 10 treat the matter
In Q proper spirit IL moro liberal than was ex-
psetsd on this side OF the Channel
Every day brings fresh story OF plots By
aggressive Continental powers. IL IL again
Inserted that Russia has practically accom-
pished her purpose 10 ret possession Of Mount
kthos and IT. harbers and roadstead. In the
Turkish peninsula. with the design to make
kths headquarters Of its Mediterranean fset
The Pal Nall Gazette asserts that Russia has
purchased all the monasteries on Mount Athos.
formerly occupied By Greek orthodox monks.
and the district has been converted into Rus
sian territory. The locality II IN the hands Of
Russian soldiers. under cover Of monastio
robes. who are now performing three years
special military service there.
Not long ago the Turkish Government dis
covered suspicious correspondence between
the monk soldiers OF Mount Athos and politi-
sai sEitators IN Macedonia. The Russian En-
bassy In Constantinople compelled the Turk
hh officials to deliver up the detained letters.
A good deal Of attention has been attracted
this week TO Q reported utteranee by the Queen
Rsesnt Of Spain. to the effect that the friend
ship which she must cultivate was that Of
France. These words have been reprinted By
The ofiolal organ ia Madrid Of the Govern
nsnt. with the result that the. German and
Austrian press have been much exercised over
the matter.
The Gladstone dovernpsn Is again the OBJ
isst Of savage criticism. because OF It's failure
to adopt the great naval programme. The
partial announcement OF an increase In the
hRvy by the NeuS and other Government news
papers week ago is pronounced premature
and It Is now known that the Cabinet
this week failed to agree with the
recommendation OF the Lords OF the
Admiralty. This plan called for laying
DOWN six battle ships ten cruisers. and more
Than score Of torpedo boats during the cur
rent Year The Telegraph concludes q jenun-
siation OF the Governments hesitation with
THIS strong language:
Once more. Tor the sake OF the empire
SAieh Is being betrayed for pounds. shillinRs.
and pence, and Tor the sake Of Ministry who
nettlng slip the last chance OF honest popu-
Aity. We counsel the Government to be wise
mums. II another Cabinet council fails to re-
oeen the purblind and unpAtriotie hesitation
dihs last. the next naval programme will be
.'AWn up By the hand OF panic and amid ma
u'nAi eIserations OF those who had charge Of
We palladium OF Great Britain and were faith
lees to their trust"
roitle4l speculation Is Just now confined to
We order in which business shall bs taken
pA the next session, and lot OF Wire-p pull
and lobbying Is going on In connection
It'slth The chief struggle IL between the
aalionaIsts. who desire precedence for
Nh relnstating svletsd tenants. and the
Radicals, who insist that the reform
s Electoral laws shall have the frat place.
Ashitsr business Is Of the utmost impor-
ae' u view Of the possibility OF the House Of
L s forcing a dissolution and . general
,Luoa at the end OF this rear. II
uo'ernment were entirely free to
choice. the Electoral bill would
aAsn In hand first; but as Ministerial sx-
saee depends upon Nationalist support. the
ishlhen will probably have their way II they
o thelr hand discrestly. John Morley is
a." them heartily. because no believes that
.seulemeht Of the syieted tenants question
10 Of Immense relief aud benefit to all
sses In Ireland, aud Gladstone Is under
epIAion.
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