New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-08
EUROPE AND THE ELECTION.
ENGLISH APPRECIATION AND MIsUNDEA-
STANDING OF AMERICAN POLITICS.

ENGLISH APPRECIATION AND MIsUNDEH-
STANDING OF AMERICAN POLITICS.
BISMARCK HAS SHAKEN CONFIDENCE IN EuHos
PEAN ALIIANcEs-rHE INCREASE OF AMERl.
CAN HOLDINGS BY BRITISH INVESTORS
MOTOR CARRIAGES IN LONDON
ART AND THEATRICAL NOTES.
[BY CABLE 70 THE rRIBUNE.1
London, Nov 7.-Sy rumors have been cur
rent since the Cabinet meeting that the GOV
ernment had decided to abandon Cyprus and to
submit the Egyptian question to European
conference, and that Lord Salisbury would an
nounce the terms Of the double surrender at the
Guildhall banquet Monday The Cyprus story
has been officially contradicted. The digestion
Of the banqueters would not be improved py
so amazing and unpopular declaration OK
policy; Lord Salisbury is not likely to choose
festive occasion for the humiliating concession
that England has been compelled TO pay tnpute
both to Russia and France before being AZ
lowed to enter the Dual Alliance. Bismarck
moreover has succeeded in dscrediting all
diplomatic coalitions by his startling revela-
tions. He has demonstrated that the Triple
Alliance was neutralized by secret treaty be-
tween Germany and Russia, and that the three
EmperOrS allancc Wnlcn preceueu the PfeSS"s
coalition, did not prevent one ally from plotting
against another, and attempting to secure the
neutrality of a third Power. After so cynical
an exhibition this of the hollowness ana
worthlessness Of European alliances. position
of splendid Isolation would appear a strong
hold Of power for England any other great
nation.
Lord Salisbury Is not likely to repeat last
years menaces heard In the same Guildhal,
but will probably discuss the Armenian ques-
ton on the lines defined by M. Hanotaux IN
the French Chamber. He may also foreshadow
the speedy settlement Of the Venezuelan ques-
tion which would be a popular theme IN the
city.
Rismarck's disclosures continue to astonish
and disturb the Continent. The motive for them
is evidently something more serious than senile
rage over personal neglect or jealous pique ana
resentment. Apparently 1t is keen discernment
of the decline OF German prestige and influence
in Continental affairs in consequence OF the
Franco Russian alliance that inspires his dis
closure Of State secrets. Having illustrated his
own astuteness in offsetting the Triple Alliance
he exposed Germany to the charge Of duplicity
in deserting Austria. The second disclosure re-
adjusted matters. since 1t proved the sincerity
Of German friendship for Austria when Russia
was meditating a treacherous attack upon her.
The practical utility Of these revelations in re-
storing German influence cannot readily be per.
| ceived The Triple Alliance is weakened BY
them and the Dual Alliance is rendered more
formidable. French critics acutely contend that
Bismarck's refusal to desert Austria when Alex
ander II wished to attack her In order to give
his army officers a chance to obtain promotion
| was the logical sequel to the Cars previous un-
willingness to allow Germany to invade France
| a second time in 1875. What Is evident IL that
Bismarck, II ne continues his astonishing series
Of revelations. Will effectuaIly impair the moral
force of European alliances.
The result Of the American elections remains
the chief theme Of European discussion. The
paeans of triumph in New-York. Chicago and
San Francisco are re-echoed from every Euro
pean capital. No event in American public
affairs since the Civil War has commanded
equal attention In England and on the Conti-
nent or has been greeted with more general
signs OF approval and ~atisfacton. II the
financial exchanges have been relieved from ap-
prehenson of an appalling catastrophe. Govern
ments and nations have been delivered from
the imminent perils Of a conflict with the
elements of unreason and unrest; for the dan.
ger of the spread Of lawlessness and social revo.
luton was discerned everywhere in Europe.
The general verdict expressed in many Conti-
mental languages is that Republican institutions
have been on trial. and that American citizens
have been fighting and winning a great battle
in the worlds civilization There are protest.
ing voices from the Agrarian agitators in South
| Germany and the Socialist journals Of Paris.
but these drowned In the chorus of acclama-
tons from every country in Europe over the
patriotic uprising Of Americans in defence Of
National honor and existing institutions.
English opinion, better informed respecting
American affairs than ever before, has been
heartily, emphatcally, almost fraternally. ex-
! pressed Cyncism has not been lacking here
and there. but in the main. the English press
has been sympathetic and apprecative. and
has established a bond OF international
amity and fellowship by It's intelligent and cor
dial recognition of the important service rem
! dered to the world by American citizenship In
this supreme crisis. This exhibition Of friend
ship has been all the mo-e creditable because
Mckinley has never been a favorte In Eng
land and has been generally regarded as the
champion Of anti-Ehglsh policies. His post
election address Is received to-day with hearty
commendation for the dignity of its tone and
| its patriotic fervor.
The English journals have greeted with even
more enthusiasm Mr. Hannas conservative re-
marks on tariff legislation, and have assumed
with precptate haste that changes In the ex-
listing tariff will be indefinitely deferred, and
will be moderate and harmless when finally
made The press of this country has failed to
comprehend the magnitude Of the deficiency in
revenues caused by the adoption Of the Wilson
tariff nor has It grasped the essential fact that
more than half Of the Issue of new bonds by
which $262. 100000 has been added to the Ma
tional debt has been used by the Cleveland
Administration In making good that default,
while nominally negotiated for the redemp-
tion of the greenbacks. Ever the most intelligent
money writer's overlook this factor in the cur
rency problem and fall to point out that the sub