The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-16
same time deprive him OF his rights as
a British subject.


THE SITUATION GRAVE.
The gravity Of the situation is Dccom-
Ing recognized. Tho Spectator says mat
the possibility Of a terrible war under
lies the declaration OF ifiron MaIscnni
Won Bierbcrstein. the German tofcith
Minister. that Germany win not anah-
d0p her resolve TO interfere in the ailaii5
OF The Transvaal.
The paper declares 81 thinks that If
Great Britain was fairly reused there
would ho no danger Of Parliament rciua-
ing the demands of the Government iof
munitions OF war but adds that % i5
doubtful n The country even now is aware
Of the dreadful suddcnnoss with which
an extreme emergency may arise.
Tho Statist protests against the Gov
eminent dovoting part OF the Budget sul-
plus 10 tho relief Of the agricultural dis-
trcss. and declares that this money ought
to ho expended in putting the country in
a state OF fun preparation for war. lt
asks what time would clapgc, supposins
there should be need for immediate ace
ton. before materials and roinforcemenis
could De landed in South Africa.
Germany. So adds, has entered upon a
struggle with Great Britain 20 obtain the
controlling influence in the TIansVaal.
An etnente on this subject is impossi-
bic The need for full naval and mill
tary preparations without ii moments de-
lay SIS palmer than ever
The latest dispatches from Cane Colony
confirm the view generally cntcriainet
here that the Nolifsfaad Of tho Trans
vaal. viii decide That 10 would not DE
wise or oxpediont for President Kruger
toi make a visit 20 England.
WAR is EXPECTED.
.rhe newspapers OF Natal say they eN-
pect that tho negotiations between 'ltal
Britain and the Transraal VIII enI ln "
rupture OF diplomatic relations. ana l.ltl
tnis win be followed hy hostiliiief. Ace
cording 20 the Natal Advertiser, oAy "
miracle can avert war.
The news of p revolution in Corca- "l-
tended by the murder OF inc Iflne MlH-
ister and several other officials. has eN-
cited the Foreign Office where me move
ment is regarded aa coup oetat lh tNe
interests OF Russia.
The revolution in seoul last October I'D
which the Queen was murdered removed
the greatest enemy OF japanese influence
IN Corea The japanese Envoy, Niscount
Miura. virtually nominated thc ministers,
who kept the King almost prisoner.
The counter revolution. the destruction OF
the Ministers, the auti-Japancfe move
ment and the fact that the King has
sought refuge in the Russian Legation,
has caused great excitement in Japan
This, coupled Win RUSSIA tioIls 10 pee
cure a naval station IN Corea, is likely
TO lead earlier than was expected TO q
conflict between Russia and Japan.
The debate in the House OF Commons
on the address IA reply to the Queen S
speech will close On Thursday.
VENEZUELA.
According 10 the Paii-Mail Gazette. the
debate on Mr.. Athcrley-J Ncnezue-
Ian arbitration amendment win elicit from
the Ministers declaration that there is
cordial entente with Washington re-
garding the procedure % be followed i'm
deciding the claims of Great Britain.
The Tablet says that Cardinal Gibbons,
OF Baltimore. and Cardinal Vaughn, Of
Westminster London. have exchanged
communications cOncurring I'M the opiu-
ion that international arbitration should
be adopted. The paper adds that the
world will welcome their common utter
ance as marking the solidarity of feeling
on both sides OF tho Atlantic.