New-York tribune., 1896-11-02
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tion the map Of Europe W: 8 recast, and the equi-
librium OF dynastc forces constantly dis
turbed by the master diplomatists, who were in
trigung together and driving one good bargain
after another. The old time theory of the bal
ance OF power was generally discarded. There
were no more good Europeans answering to Tai
leyrands description. The Continent was swayed
by coalitions and alliances.
THE CONTROLLING FORCE IN EUROPE.
The Franco Russian alliance is coalition of
the two nations against which the Triple AL
lance was aimed. II has become the controlling
force in European diplomacy. because neither
Germany nor Italy is directly interested in the
permanent settlement of the Eastern question.
and Austria has more to gain by making secret
bargain with Russia as she Gid before 1877, than
by depending upon the support Of her allies Of
the Triple bund.
Russia and France are the real arbters Of the
destinies of Southeastern Europe and Asia
Minor. They keeping the Sultan on his
worm-eaten. crumbling throne they are defer
ring the pacification and reorganization OF the
Porte's misgoverned dominions. and they are
thwarting and defying the moral force Of pubic
opinion in England. If the Eastern question be
allowed to lapse without an immediate partition
OF the Sultan's territories and DIVISION or the
responsibility among Powers capable of gar
risoning them and putting an end to Anarchy,
the responsibility will be theirs. 1t can be at the
diplomacy of the coalition may fail, the
complex forces of race. religion, fanatcism and
tradition will remain at work until a permanent
solution Of the greatest problem OF modern times
be found
The power of this new alliance is not impaired
by the assumption that il offers no guarantee Tor
slpport OF France in a war OF revenge The
coalition deals with living questions OF the pres
ent and the future rather than the dynastic and
State problems of the past. France and Russia,
by their cordial and sympathtic cooperation. are
m q NeciSNelv greatest
questions Of the times. To-day II is the future
of the Su,an's dominions and the fate OF Con-
stantinople and Jerusalem: tomorrow II may be
the dissolution of the Chinese Empire. Their
hands are now the most powerful In Europe III
the scales OF Asiatic destiny both in the near
East and in the far East
ENGLAND KNOCKING AT THE DOOR.
Nowhere is this fact perceived more clearly
than in England where faith alike i'll the Euro
pean concert and in the efficacy OF popular agi-
taton on behalf OF the Armenians has waned
England to-day is knocking. ostenta atiously at
the doors Of Russia and France for admission
II the new alliance. That is the supreme Iclicy
OF the Government and the nation-the estab-
lishment Of working relations with the TWO
Powers which have dsarmed England as
single handed champion Of Armenia, ana which
can agree between themselves upon Hioi'ei''ouS
policies in Asia.
Because this IS the immediate object OF British
diplomacy. series or pdradONeS MS peel VIZ
messed this week \ great indignation meet
ing at St Jamess Hall. addressed 10y Lord Bish-
ops Mayors and representatives. of AL scho"ls
of though: and classes Of citizenship has en-
tered solemn protest against government by
massacre ccndoned by European lnacuon, anu
resnl,tions speeches and even Mr.. Gladsiones
letter. are like the wind blowing through broken
chi,nnev-pot Agitation is condemned with ine
irony hv nearly one-half Of IN" press as n ms
chicvous policy. Lord Roscbery is lampooned ny
Mr. Courtney for implying 10y his confidence
trick simile that Egypt is English property. and
that the Continental Powers are knaves Such
expedients as the reputation OF the Anglo
Turkish convention. the surrender OF cyprus
and a renewal Of pledges for retirement from
Irevnt are advocated 10y public leaders as timely
concessions to Russia and France; and when the
Trafalgar anniversary is celebrated thr AL
,niraiiv refuses either 10 cOntribut" Il haNai
guard or 10 allow band 10 play God save the
Queen" under the Nelson Monument. ana the re-
yivol Of patriotiC memories is lamented by many
timorous critics as untimely in view or 'he
Urgent necessity for establishing CORDIAL rela-
lions with France. The new coalition ~ ire
menlous power in Europe when anomahes IKE
these are witnessed IN Beaconshelds Eneiann'
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