The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-13
From Sundays Second Edition.)
EngIishmen seeIsing Alliance.


NEW YORK, Jan. ia special to the
World from London says: Nothing is so
strictly guarded In England as the proceed
ings of a Cabinet meeting. Nothing would be
so criminal as leak concerning its action;
all the power of the government would be
exerted TO unmask the traitor Any revela-
ton OF what occurred at the meeting Of the
Cabinet until the Ministers are ready to
confide the information to the public is
practically impossible. 1t IL certainly one
OF the most momentous meetings in the
countrys history, for the government must
doubtless have decided England's course in
the present unparalleled situation of hos
tile union of every country in Europe
against the British empire. Until the other
day the country seemed secure in the gem
eral understanding that England was a
silent partner in the triple alliance The
has shattered all that at blow.
England cannot fight single hand
ed against Europe and Russia
In Asia, to say nothing of a possible war
with the United States. VIII she, there
lore, make overtures to Russia with the
F'ranco-Russian alliance thrown in? 1t is
amazing the almost fever for that coalition
which prevails in London and apparently
throughout the empire since the publica-
ton of the Kaisers telegram. The Times
gave the first threat of it in its first days
comments on the Kaiser's message to Pres
ldent Kruger, of the Transvaal. The press
has taken 1t up, and gray headed generals
and subalterns in the clubs, members of
Parliament and others of influence who a
fortnight ago would have nothing but war
If Russia sought Port Arthur, now proclaim
that Russia shall have Constantinople or,
If 1t please her better, such 5seaports as
she may ask for in the Persian gulf. Aid
to France in recovering Alsace and Lor-
raine Is publicly advocated. The complete
and instaat revolution in the sentiment of
a century's growth Is startling, and, of
course. momentously significant.
What is, indeed, the German Emperor'S
underlying motive? 1T is personal to this
degree, that ne is VIGOROUSLY on bad terms
with the male members of the British royal
family and reSentS the lordly manner of
superiority of the athletic Englishmen at
Cowes and in the English court. This has
undoubted influence with the young auto
of autocratic sovereigns have led to many
wars in the past. There is another personal
explanation in, his avowed desire
eldest son and heir to the young
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and the
possible union of her kingdom thereby with
the German empire, giving Germany Hol-
lands sea coast and ports. Hence, per-
haps. his expressed sympathy for the Dutch
Beers is meant to influence their relatives
thusiastic support he got from all Ger
many shows that his hostile telegram ex-
pressed the feeling Of his people, whose
merc:al rivalry all over the world because
England has pre-empted the best country
The colony desire of German people.
though born only since the war of 1870. is
now the most passionate of all their aspra-
NAL idea, and his organ, the Hamburger
Nachrichten, sounded the only really peace
full note among the German press this week.
Personally hostile to England, as the iron
Chancellor was, he appreciated the certain
injury, with compensation to Germany,
of a conflict with her.
letter to the Queen is true. we may consIer
that. confronted with EnglaDd's readiness
for war, her immediate preparations and the
certain direful consequences to Germany.
the Kaiser has thought better of his first
angry impulse and is asking that by-gones
be by-gones. But he is not likely to come
to Cowes next autumn. If he and his grand
mother meet as is now arranged, at the
Coburg wedding In April. there may be an
other OF the royal family lectures for which
her Majesty is famous.
Great Enthusiasm in Muncie.
MUNCIE. Ind, Jan. u.-Muncie Repub-
leans displayed great enthusiasm tonight
at the precinct meetings held for the pur-
pose of electing county central committee
tended every The eomm esses selected was
follows: Harlin Harrington, E. Z. Sless,
f. A. Elrod, Greedy Furgeson, j. f. Nelson.
broush. y. s. Arneid. Joseph Joseph Leffier, !. A.
Hutchings. Charles Niphart. w. 7. Hayes,
c. ": Parker. J. H. Gray. William Plume,
Lewis Cowing, F. s. McCrillus. john Brown
and j. A. Stevens
After the meeting an immense mass meet
| ing was held at the courthouse. and the
| following delegates and aiternases were
| selected to attend the congressional district
meeting here ian. q. for the purpose of
electing member OF the stsse caatral
committees Robert E. Mansfield. H.
w. German. c. H. Anthony. John Cash.
| dollar, c. F. w. Nicely. Ozro N. Cranor.
| G. L. Medsker. E. N. White. W. u. Rooms,
| ]. w. Taylor and 4. F. Botkins. Alternates:
| Lee Coffeen, Lemuel Mckinley. George f.
| McCulloch. Isaac II. Gray. T. F. Rose,
/ Frank Ellis. j. +. Reed. Walter Pierce, p.
| w. Franklin. A. j. Smith. j. F. MEREDITH
| w. r. Snyder, ]. F. Maynard and c. NJ
| Kimbraugh.
| Attention to the Cuban Question.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 11-Assurances have
| been given by the House committee on for
| eign affairs to those members who are par
! ticularly interested in the movement to Sc
cure recognition for the Cuban revolution
| lists that that question will be thoroughly
| and carefully investigated and that a report
| will be made upon IL 10 the House at the
earliest day consistent with such an investi-
| cation. A subcommittee of the foreign af-
| fairs committee has been designated by
Chairman Hit. and has taken jurisdiction
of the Cuban matter with these members
Adams OF Pennsylvania, chairman, Draper
| Of Massachusetts and HIT or 1iifu0fs QOu1<