Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-05
ENGLAND is WROTH.
Emperor Williams Message to Kruger
Sets the Country A0ame.
All Britain, However, Ready to
Pitch Into Germany-LOrd Sails
bury, Ii Is Now Believed, Will
Listen to Olney.
Especial London Cable letter.


President Kruger, of the South Africa
republic. has reused popular wrath in
England TO an UNNECESSARILY greater ex-
tent than did President Cleveland's mes
cage on the Venezuelan dispute. The
latter dealt with a question that was of
remote public interest and little under
stood here. but the German Emperor has
touched roughly the wounds ranking in
British memories ever since the igno-
miny of Majuba Hill, where the Beers
inflicted a crushing defeat on troops be-
longing to the regular army OF Great
Britain.
Furthermore, the message to the Presi-
dent of the Transvaal outrages the Brit
ish belief that the South African republic
still pertains to the Queens suzerainty
His AIajesty's message said: II express
my sincere congratulations that, supported
by your people. and without appealing for
help to friendly Powers, you have sue
ceeded by your energetic action against
the armed bands which invaded your
country as disturbers of the peace and
have thus been enabled TO restore peace
and safeguard the independence of your
country against attacks from without"
II the government responds to the pas
sion that is now rising to fever heat
throughout Great Britain, IL Will take
early notice of the Emperor's missive in
terms amounting to an outspoken chal-
lenge. and the country, which il would
be difficult to persuade into accepting the
United States as a foe, would not hesi-
tate to tackle Germany.
u>-nr Ann AFT AMI,
The Venezuelan dispute has hardly stir
red the national pulse. Throughout, 1t
has chiefly been a matter of defamation
on the part OF the newspapers. Ger
manys Intervention In the Transvaal
has set England ahame. The perception
OF Great Brtains solitary position among
the Powers of the world Is now forced
upon public conviction, and this fact will
undoubtedly have much to do In hasten
ing an agreement with the demand in
regard 10 Venezuela.
The Saturday Review independently,
advocates the making Of concessions to
the United States. IT, quotes from the
New York Sun, to the effect that II will
be better for one to eat crow at home
than to eat dirt abroad, and adds In
view OF our enemies on the Continent
Lord Salisbury must yield. IL is better
10 eat Il utdi VI NiOW IMAM dhg
foreign dirt "
The Globe Conservative says that the
entire empire will become war party
II Emperor Williams words are followed
by deeds.
The mlldest Liberal organs write in the
same tone.
The papers TEEN with abuse OF German
insolence and arrogance, and the En-
peror's deliberate insult. and appeal TO
the government to strengthen It's lighting
forces and to prepare for war. This time
the press accurately reflects upon popular
feelings.
WILL SALISBURY RESPOND?
The question is, To what length will
Lord Salisbury's Ministry obey the coun-
try's behest? 1t is an amazing fact that
during the recent troubles Lord Salisbury
has not once summoned a meeting OF the
full Cabinet With the crisis in the East.
President Clevelands message. and war
clouds all around. the Prime Minister
acts like an irresponsible dictator. He
communicates constantly with the Queen
and her advisers, and consults the Right
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the Colonial
Secretary, and the Right Hon. n. j.
Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, but
ignores the rest of his colleagues. The
last Cabinet meeting was held November
GOTH At that time the Ministers merely
arranged a programme of their seasonal
bills. They were not allowed to discuss
foreign politics.
But II not in touch with the public,
Lord Salisbury keeps closely allied with
the Court party, of which German in
fuence is dominant. The country may
call for war with Germany, but dynastic
and court affiliations would
oppose giving way TO the popular demand.
unless before public storm threatening
the existence OF the government.
DIR. Jamesons friends rely on President
Kruger of the Transvall, to prevent his
execution. DR.. jameson, while at KIM
berley, was summoned to Pretoria TO at
tend President Kruger in dangerous Ill
ness. Under the Doctors ministrations,
President Kruger was cured and the two
became strong friends This friendship
may now stand DR.. jameson In good
stead.
DUNRAVEN.
The Yachtsman, commenting upon the
inquiry by the New York Yacht Club into
the charge made by Lord Dunraven
against the Defender syndicate In gene
raj. and Mr. c. oliver Iselin In par
ticular. says that Lord Dunraven has
signally failed TO substantiate his charges
and that IL becomes more and more
apparent that an egregious blunder was
committed in making the charges The
naper adds that the Committee Of In
quiry has been actuated throughout by
an impartial spirit.
FOREIGN OFFICE SURPRISED.
The cable dispatches sent from Wash
ington by the special representative
of the Morning Chronicle giving the
unpublished correspondence anent the
British-Guiana boundary dispute ex-
changed by Lord Aberdeen. Colonial
Secretary in the Cabinet of Sir Robert
Peel; and Senior Fortique. the then Vene-
zuelan Minister to England. seems to
have burst on the Foreign Office as a
surprise. IL is almost incredible that the
permanent officials az the Foreign Of
flee. who are responsible for coach
ing the Prime Minister. should have
been ignorant OF this correspondence. Yet
II Is known in official circles that the
brief on which Lord Salisbury based his
reply to Secretary f-S State Olney did not
mention the dispatches that were cabled
TO the Chronicle.
II is understood that the Prime Minis
ter is deeply chagrined because Of this
fact. He may mark his displeasure by
insisting that certain of the prominent
officials shall retire. A measure like
this would be preliminary to a general
surrender. and would AFFORD convenient
bridge for Lord Salisbury's retreat from
the position he has assumed.