Evening journal., 1896-01-10
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Russia and France Arc Ready
to Aid Germany.
IN A FIGHT AGAINST THE ENGLISH

Portugal 10 Remain Neutral-The German
War Lord Appiauded In the Reichstag.
The Situation Continues Critical In the
TrarsvaaI- Russia's Position.
LONDON, Jan. 1O.-The Transvaal situa-
ton may be summed up briefly.
Berlin and St. Petersburg dispatches
indicate an alliance between Russia and
Germany. and it Is believed that France
will stand with Russia.
The activity Of the British admiralty is
increased Twenty torpedo destroyers have
been ordered into immediate commission.
Six Of them viii join the flying squadron
on Tuesday.
1t is announced that Portugal will re
main neutral and will allow neither Brit-
ish nor German troops TO land at Deagoa
bay. This announcement is regarded as
extremely important 1t means, in truth,
that Portugal is opposed to the alliance,
for her denial TO allow English troops to
land is denial in form only. England
does not need Delagoa bay, and Germany
does. Germany can get into the Transvaal
only by way Of Dclagoa bay. Thus Portu-
gal virtually becomes England S nlly-and
England's sole ally
Though no one doubts that there is n
Russian German understanding, English
men laugh at Germany's reliance ON Rus
sian aid. They say that when William gets
into tight quarters Russia will leave him
in the lurch
Europe Is now waiting on President
Kruger. Everything depends on whether
he does or does not deny the suzerainty OF
England. The reported extortionate de
mands of Transvaal are poohpoohed by
Englishmen, who say that the German
emperor, who would like TO see excessive
demands made, is responsible for the talk.
There Is powerful agitation now in
Great Britain for compulsory military
training. The proposition meets with uni
versal favor, so enthusiastic are English
men.
Sir John Lubbock, NJ p, is the latest
convert made by the German emperor to
arbitration with the United States Last
year he refused TO sign memorial in IA.
vor Of arbitration.
Gunboats In Delagoa Bay.
The British gunboat Thrush and the
German cruiser Seeadler are now in Della
goa bay
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary for the
colonies, has sent the following dispatch
II have received the queens commands
to acquaint you that her majesty has heard
with satisfaction that you have decided TO
hand over the prisoners TO her government
This fact will rebound to your credit and
conduce to the peace Of South Africa and
the harmonious cooperation of the British
and Dutch races, which is necessary for
its future development and prosperity"
The Pail Mall Gazette says, steps were
taken In the highest quarters TO obtain by
family Influence full explanation from
Emperor William, and the communities
tions which have passed have done more
than anything TO bring about the change
OF tone in the German official press toward
Gruat Britain
Later on, commenting upon this change
of tonc The Pail Mall Gazette remarks:
"The German newspapers, official semi
official and reptile are tumbling over one
another in their anxiety TO explain that
the tension OF relations was the fault of
England. We are now told IL was no con
ccrtcd action with the Transvaal, and that
the extreme point of German interference
would have been reached by the landing
of few policemen at Delagoa bay TO pro-
tcct the German uitlanders, and that the
cmperor's telegram was not meant for
what IL was thought TO mean.