The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-14
ngland Considers the War
Cloud Dissipated2
LUll AT THE ARSENAlS.
'Oks as Though Germany Were
feeding From Her Position.
She .eally Asked Portugal for Per-
m ssion to Land Troops at Delagoa
Ra y-The Leaders of the Conspiracy
AZ ainsr the Transvaal Republic to
Be Punished Severely.

On, Jan. I3.-lt seems pretty well es-
ed IN the public mind that Emperor
a I'D not mean 10 threaten war up
gland by his message OF sympathy
s.dent hrueger. Of the Transvaal.
g reports which we're circulated a
ys ago OF a European alliance back
many and against England ind little
e. 1t seems 10 be accepted that the
emperor simply intended 10 express
mon Of the Jameson raid in that
e. and the temporary sentiment OF
"a which il caused him. This is the
feeling. apparently, of the public
na those organs of public opinion
are IN touch with the government
ndoUotedly sought to confirm this
son. But shis st.il leaves unex-
the uncontradicted assertion that
man government aid apply TO Por-
for permission 10 pass marines
D Portuguese territory at Delag0a
The Transvaal, nor does IL explain
iagg.ng preparations OF war material
equipment of war forces n Eng
ore force seems the argument OF
eWspapers that the wayer.ng sup
Russia and France has admonisheG
man war lord that the interpreta-
upon his message by Eagland vas
him into hazardous position.
this or some other consideration
red the situation, K is certain that
0mat.c agents OF all the govern
Europe have been kept busy in the
weeks. and ii is expected that the
Il OF their labors is not yet in the
ge OF the pubic.
ngland has had vision of the de-
Of the balance of power" IN
with herself in the descending
certain. Whether she has made
: rokes in the hidden field of diplo-
side her formidable show Of naval
lOt known. The first feeling OF as
over the better situation of the re-
aith Germany is met by notes OF
that there are stiu possible seeds
h rancor and danger in the s.tua-
ne Transyaal. and that the Nene-
1estion is, after all, not yet Get
any basis agreed upon for its
nj.
Il in the great naval prepara-
,yever continue to absorb the pub
A report which has been circu-
the effect that the government
to mobilize the volunteer forces
4 tonight. but 1t is certain that
from the war OlllCc nave iC~tAAiS
Il by circular TO the commanders
Z 2 volunteer regiments, asking them
n the probable number of volun-
Il could be mobihzed, and 10 state
ngements that would be necessary
So At Wooiwich, below Lon
he Thames the great arsenal. COW
acres of ground. is receiving con-
di itions to its great store or naval
and the activity in all depart
ere is unabated. The torpedo fac
Increasing its output, and the men
deDartment are working many
ertime. The torpedoes. as fast as
manufactured. are dispatChe to
nth and Dover. the former the
naval station of England, with
! "A harbor that viii float the whole
English navy. and the latter the
|rt of communication between Eng
the continent. The government
IL is announced. to have these well
with torpedo boats and with tor
troyers.
AZURE OF the war scare which is
! elt upon here is the harm II has
German trade. German import
uses here announce that there has
ig decrease in their orders since
e. The orders of one big fancy
! m. il is announced. have decreas-
cent. II is feared that the quar-
hus result in permanent injury TO
ministry for Cape Colony is re-
a device TO shield eX-Premier
,des and Sir Hercules Robinson.
il is also said. is in very bad
from johannesburg say the Ut
- expecting the Beers 10 make
house search for arms. and 1t IS
- at the Germans have been holding
= and passing resolutions telling
= William 10 mind his own business.
on and his lieutenanfs, 50 far as
;, are stIll at Pretoria.
= ! IS saws that officials Of the Brit
- Africa Company deny that Jane
: eDosed from the post OF admins
!. heir territory on recommendation
"a 1pany.
- Snicle has an editorial strongly
-. an English alliance with France
,ss a.
~ IL News. as IS customary with
strongly condemns the Char
- panv. but admits that English
eased 70 testify IN any way their
America. Therefore" says
News. I'VE are glad OF Mr..
- ms response 20 Ambassador
= a bv Alfred Austin. the new poet
entitled "Jamesou's Ride" was
.sht on the stage Of the Alhaul-
nent hall by an actor dressed in
- p costume. amid continued cheers
,r ience
g. - this morning makes a refer
: straueeness of the fact that
-. : de Wet, British agent at Pre-
"a 70 obtain evidence OF any sp-
trouble or TO reach Or. jameson
al started The Times says.
,issble 10 replace aim by an
n. An experienced and ener-
IN that position could render
!. ervice in watching the inter-
he Citlanders and seeing that
-. Kruger honorabiy executed
- concessions are made"
rc NJ IN TIE TRASSVAAL.