The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09

and Germany. The terms and portent Of
that much-discussed convention OF February
q. lss4 between England and the Trans
yaal. OF which these differences have taken
issue, shall be dilated on at some other
time; to-day We only wish to take due
notice OF the childish outbreaks of fury and
OF the war threats INDUCED in by the Lon
don mob and the London press. and
threw some light on the question whether
or no England can afford to materialize
these threats. Mr.. Clevelands message on
Venezuela was answered by the British
press. but their torrent of abuse only lasted
day or so. Very soon the precious sober
second thought gained laudable ascendency
in the British mind. They suddenly found
out that the Venezuela trife' was not
worth half the excitement IL had stirred:
and IL would amount TO criminal culpability
TO make war on account of such trifie.
A similar change of mind will undoubtedly
take place as regards the dispute with Ger
many"
The editorial goes on explaining in detail
the reasons of the setback given to British
influence in the course of the last dec
AIDES and the progress made by the navies
of other countries. including the United
States but, while the people at large,
IL concludes. continued enjoying the pres
tige of older times. the men at the helm
became gradually aware of the enormous
changes wrought by time with respect TO
the position and influence OF the powers
and of England's retrogression. This knowl-
largely for the varying shapes of British
policy-tardy and vacillating in some cases,
bluffing and rowdy-like in other instances,
but In every case relying upon the kind
assistance of other powers. This last
mentioned speculation. however. has very
frequently proved a failure. The powers
have looked through England's little game,
and they have grown tired of fetching Eng
lands chestnuts from the crate. And more
especially, to England's unceasing colonial
transgression and African raids no sensible
power is apt to lend assistance.
What Two Cincinnati Editors Say.
CINCINNATI, Jan. s.-What the two Ger
man dailies here will say editorially to-
morrow in reference to the German and
English quarrel is as follows:
Volksblatt Republican,: The present at
titude of England and Germany is hostile
There is no gainsaying this fact. This.
however. does not portend war. There will
be an adjustment of the differences that
are Surfing h up both countries at TINS pres th
slap IL has received at the hand of Ger
many. That il was deserved no one but
Englishmen will dispute. English agrees
sions have of late been frequent and
tended much to create uneasiness that
the world owes debt Of gratitude to the
German Emperor for checking British in
the least doubt that England will give the
soft answer to the wrathful note OF Ger
many. The English government has no
choice in the matter. Ii may not be shrink
ing from the chances of war with Ger
many single handed which is in not
position TO cope with the tremendous ndVai
ornaments of England, but German diplo-
macy is too cautious to expose herself to
the possibility of defeat
The Voksfreund Democratic) heads its
editorial mo war;" and says: I'm spite OF
all the noise about war which disturbs
peaceful citizens we do not believe there
will be war between England and Germany.
We are of the opinion that England has
no more right TO exercise protectorate
over the South African republic than Ger
many. If the Emperor of Germany sees mt
70 ha1 hot
The stronger should always be on the side
Of the weaker. Our sympathy is entirely
with Germany. as in the quarrel about
Venezuela il is entirely with the United
States of America. We believe that both
quarrels will be settled by diplomacy. Let
us all be quiet and keep the sword sheathed
Formerly England was acknowledged TO be
the mistress of the seas. That is no longer
the case Many Of her men-of-war are
antiquated and can do but little service. In
case Of war Germany would be victorious
and rebuke would be good for grasping
England Still we do not like war and hope
that all will be amicably settled"