The morning times., 1896-02-16
RED HOT TLlk OF 4 WAR
London Organs Urge Prepara-
fiOnS to Meet Germany.
WILLIAM WON'T BACK DOWN
Expressions of Leading Newspapers
Pronounced on subject of an Inn
pending Conflict African
Opinion Confirms the Talk in Eng
land-A ffaire in Egypt

London. Feb. 10 The tone OF The Con
scrsative aud Liberal speeches in the de
bate last night in the House of Commons
ard the consequent comments today OF the
newspapers Of both parties disclose the
tact mat there is "A current Of opinion
favorable TO British Intervention in The
TrausNaal on tie prcieXt az defending the
rights Of the foreign residents Of that re-
pahlic.
The gravity Of the situation is becoming
recognized. The Spectator says that ;he
possibility OF terrible war underlies the
declaration Of Barren MarschaIl Non bieber-
stein, the German foreign minister. that
Germany VIII not abandon her resolve 10
Interfere I'M The affairs Of the Transvaai.
The paper declares il thinks than If Grea
Britain was fairly Topscd there would be
no danger OF Parliament refusing the de-
mands OF the governments for munitions of
war, bat adds that il il doubtful if The coun-
try even now is aware of the dreadful sud
dcnHeSS with which an extreme emergency
may arise.
PREPARE FOR WAR.
The Statisi protests against The govern
ment devOting part of the budget surplus
20 thc rclief OF the agricultural distress and
declares that This money ought TO be eX-
pended i'm putting the country IN a state OF
fun preparedness for war. Ii asks what
need foT immediate action, before materials
and reinGorcements coIii bslanded in South
Africa. Germany. il adds. has entered upon
a struggle with Great Britain to obtain
the controlling influence of the Transvaal.
The need for fgll naval and military prep
arauoHS without moments delay is plain
er than ever.
The latest dispatches from Cape Colony
confirm the view generally entertained here
that the NOlksraad of the Transvaal Will
DECIDE that il wuIld not be wise or expedi-
ent for President Kruger 10 make a visit
TO England. The newspapers of Natal say
they expect that the negotiations between
Great Britain ana TransVaal Will end IN
rupture OF diplomatic relations ana that
this Will be- followed by hostilities.
According 10 the Natal Advertiser only
miracle can avert 4 war.
France Is about 10 obtain an amended
commercial treaty with Russia. by The
terms OF which silk. wooden. cotton ana
other fabrics destined for China and other
far eastern countries, viii have special
privileges Of entry into Russia and re-
duced rates OF transportation.
VISIT FROM EGYPT.
Lord Cromer. the British agent ana consul
general IN Egypt, viii make visit 10
England in April. Reports from Cairo
associate bis Journey with new deal
regarding the British occupation of Egypt.
H. is said that Lord Salisbury. follow
ing the French entente policy, viii offer
10 evacuate She country ana have II placed
ander Joint European control. The German
and Roer troubles Influences a settlement
Of the question. The dispute between Great
Britain and France. regarding the bOun-
darieS OF tie Niger territories, is on the
eve OF being arranged.
The debate on in the HonSc Of Commons
on the address in reply io the queen s
speech. VIII close on Thursday. According
10 the Pail Mall Gazette. the deb9le on Mr.
Athcrlry-Jones Venezuelan ar6ura tion
amendment VIII elicit from the ministers
a declaration that there is a cordial
entente with Washington regarding the
procedure 10 be followed in deciding The
claimS of Great Britain.
The Tablet says that Cardinal Gibbons
OF Baltimore and Cardinal Vaughn OF West
minister, London, have exchanged conImu-
nicaiions concurring in the opinion that III
ternaiional arbitration should he adopted.
PRINCE WON'T RACE.
j is stated that the Prince Of Wales
cutter. The Britannia. viii not take part in
the regatta al Nice or elsewhere in the
Mediterranean during The coming season.
II il surnistzl that the prince has decided
aot TO race his Yacht owing 1" the death OF
his brothcr-in-law. Prince Henry OF Bat
tenberg.
1t is reported that the queen since the
death Of Prince Henry. has hesought her
eldest daughter, Empress Frederick of
Germany TO arrange TO stay in England for
The greater part OF the year. Emperor
William. Empress Frederick's son. has
given his assent TO her doing so If she is
60 inclined.
The German Emperor has made over
lures 10 the Queen Regent of Holland 10
secure the belrothal of Prince Frederick
Henry. eldest son of Prince Albert. Regent
of Brunswick, to Queen Wilhclmina.