New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

can increase their territory in Asialic Turkey.
but It reflects the general opinion that the time
has gone by when England can defend the Sultan
against Russian invasion. The partition Of the
Sultan's dominions among the various European
Powers is a harmless and agreeable occupation
for amateur diplomats but It Is not = serious
employment under existing conditions when, as
Lord Salisbury explains. no nation Is prepared
for military occupation. All such discussion is
premature
Mr.. John Morey's first speech in The Scotch
canvass contained distinct accusation that
Lord Salisbury had made great mistake IN MS
treatment OF the Monroe Doctrine in the reply
10 Secretary Olney. This point mad never be-
lore been presented to the English public with
equal frankness One Minister ~ the Crown
after another from Mr.. Baifcur 10 Mr.. Chainner-
lain. has disclalmed on the part Of England
any intention Of assang the Monroe l'ocuihe'
but the fact that Lord Salisbury had caused irri-
tation IN America by his peculiar method OF
dealing with II has not received the attention II
deserved Mr. Morley has rendered an important
service by declaring plainly that 'rcsGeht Live
land and the German Emperor we're no, tDe Ci'E
bundercrs Lord Salisbury repealed n" charge
on the following night. but not successfully
The Venezuela question has passed out of pub
lie discussion The Foreign Office is certainty at
work on It. although the results OF It's ACTON
NAV not appear IN the Queens speech Many
rumors Of a speedy adjustment of all points Mt
issue are in the air. but the Foreign Once Keeps
its secrets There is, however, growing feeling
OF confidence among the men nearest that oii'ce
that a settlement is close at hand and that the
American Commission will soon find its '>cupa-
ton gone.
The substance OF the New-York Yacht CLUB
Committees report on the DunraVen charges was
posted in bulletins the London clubs last hisht
about midnight. The full text was printed ov
1.-THE Times to-day. This act OF justice was GER
tainlv REQUIRED. IN view Of the long, laborious
leader in which disingenuous effort was maze
to break the force Of the committees report The
Times" comedies that the committee was mace
UP Of men Of unimpeachabe honor. probity end
positton but complains because they were not
exrerts and asserts that yachtsmen were needed
rather than diplomats and lawyers The report
"a discussed in censorious spirit. LORD Dun
ravens chief mistake being pointed out as
neglect TO nut the request for remeasurement IN
writing instead Of giving Mr.. Fish a verbal mes
sage. This article closes with the amazing CONF
,nent that the only result is II acquit MI lsellh
OF a charge which was not brought while the
real matter at issue is not satisfactorily cleared
up
Fortunately, other journals do not discuss the
case in this pettifoggng spirit. The ChronicIe
is outspolen in taking the American SIDE, ana
THE Standard" and other journals intimate tha'
Lord Dunraven has been treated With courtesy
and fairness and ought 70 accept the hand which
is held out to him: in other words. ought 10 apo-
ogizp Lord Dunraven. while he retains the SER
vices Of The Times" as special pleader, has lost
ollie q
never popular outside his own set. and now he IS
looked upon as a disturber Of the peace OF ma
tons The action OF the New-York Yacht Club
committee in holding back the report until the
war excitement had subsidized, and in refra!ning
from harsh ana unfriendly language in the re-
port is fully appreciated and heartily commend
ed by far-minded Englishmen.
Mr. Chamberlain with his usual sagacity. dis
credits the alarming rumors from South AFRICA
as made TO order by financial ring. what real
news there is reveals progress in the solution OF
the nroblern Of the foreigners discomfort. Pres-
dent Krtger In an interview IN to-days Ilines
talks reasonably Of being prepared to grant con-
cessions in the direction of municipal lf-govern-
ment while he is not ready to commit himself
10 the extension Of the suffrage on broad lines.
Mr. Cecil Rhodes will arrive in England early
next week TO take charge Of the Chartered Com
pany which certainly needs him. Mr. Chamber
lain and Mr.. Rhodes are well matched; 1t VIII
be a fine duel between swordsmen so expert
Probably compensation will be granted for the
property rights Of the Chartered Company, and
the Colonial Office will be invested with the pow
ers OF the board OF control, II the charter is not
withdrawn outright. DR. Jameson apparently
will be tried under the Foreign Enlistment act,
after the return ot the commission which has
been dispatched to South Africa TO report on the
conduct OF the Chartered Company's agents II
he could have a jury. there would be little
chance of conviction in the present state OF pub
lie opinion. Probably he will not have this ad-
vantage. and his trial will be deferred until
GUNNER when the lawyers can have full leisure
for a technical discussion.
Meanwhile II he has nothing better TO DO. he
can resume his medical practice In the West End
where he will not find 1t difficult TO make a
fortune by charging high fees. Certainly he will
not lack patients, If he survives the excuses OF
hero-worship which await his return to England
The approach Of Parliament is heralded by an
outbreak Of oratory in different parts OF the
United Kingdom Lord Salisbury's speech last
night before the Nonconformst Unionists was not
happy in thought OF phrase. His Home Rule
parallel between Ireland and the Transvaal was
clumslly drawn. and his talk about Armenia was
absolutely disheartening 1t is not strange that
many Englishmen saying that the United
States is more likely to intervene In Asiatc Tur-
Key than England. although as THE Spectator
remarks the Americana will be certain to adhere
to their traditional policy Of abstention from Eu-
ropean affairs until their own countrymen. not
Armenians. are massacred.
Forecasts Of the legislation OF the coming SEES
sion are more numerous than trustworthy. Agri
cultural and educational measures Will be the
leading numbers Of the domestic programme
The surplus in the treasury will be devoted
mainly 20 strengthening the fleet The German
Emperor is reported TO favor large increase In
the navy. The latest attempt to explain his
Transvaal policy is a curious story that he wants
TO win Holland without a by arranging
marriage between bis eldest son and the youns