New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
PREPARING FOR THE WORST
WAR WITH GERMANY IMPROBABLE. BUT
KEEN RESENTMENT FELT.
THE QUEENS INFLUENCE LOOKED TO FOR
AVERTING CONFTICT-THE MoBILIZA-
TION OF NAVAL FORCEs-"TiiE
CHRONICLE's' LAST CONVERT.
Copyright: 1898; By The Tribune fssoctdtion
BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

fBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.
copyright: 1898; by The Tribune fssocatiOn.
London. Jan S.-The formation OF a flying
squadron for active service in any quarter
where it may be needed is not necessarily
sign of war # 1t were. consols would have sold
lower to-day. and all classes Of securities would
have been more depressed. The mobilization
of an important section of the defensive forces
indicates that England wishes to display her
readiness to meet any emergency. The Treasury
has large surplus revenue and the country
can afford the luxury Of a demonstration OF It's
naval resources; theie is activity In the Ad-
miralty, and a new fleet will be commissioned
while the vessels at the Cape and East lnd'a
stations will be concentrated at Delagoa bay
and the garrsons Of regulars in South Africa
increased to 5000 men
These orders have been given when the actual
crisis in the Transvaal seems over. and there
is every prospect that Jameson and his COM
panions will be released and the race feud be-
tween the Dutch and English settled or tenn
porarlly averted The explanation may be that
the Government is not quite certain Of the rea-
tions existing between the Transvdal and Ger
many and desires 20 take active measures for
forestang German Intervention. counteracting
Dr. Leyd's ntrigues in Berlin, and bringing
something more suggestive than moral pressure
To bear upon President Kruger. The mobil!za-
ton Of the fleet IS hailed with delight by the
English press and public There have been
two sudden alarms. one from America and the
other from Germany. and John Bull wishes 10
turn the grindstone and sharpen the sword for
the grinding suits his humor well. 1t is not
probable that either the prolonged interview Of
Count Hatziedt with Lord Salisbury. or any
intrigue now going or In Berlin or at Pretoria,
will lead to an outbreak Of hostities. No
Cabinet; council has been held. and only three
Government officers have had work 10
Do.
The Queens influence will be very great in
preventing war between Great Britain and Ger
many and there is no reason for believing that
she is seriously concerned. has any idea Of
giving up her projected journey to the south Of
Europe.
Sir Edward Clarke is The only fresh convert
to-day 10 THE Chronicles" policy of concilia-
ton regarding the Venezuela affair. and his ad-
vice IS In the direction OF renewal of diplo-
matte NEGOTIATIONS between London and Caracas.
with a view t. the settlement Of the boundary
dispute by some responsible mediator. There is
less interest in the subject than there would be
If a war with America were considered possible.
After receiving afronts from two great nations.
the English in mood for flying squadrons,
the mobilization Of forces and even the tempo
rary service Il volunteers rather than for pacihc
diplomacy. The approaching session will witness
large appropriations for military and naval de-
fences and anybody belonging to the Little Eng
land party will require the courage Of his con-
VictiOns " r.