The sun., 1896-01-12
ENGLAND AND GERM.INY.
Lord Salisbury IInr Not a sked nm Explana
tIop from tho knIser,

LONDON Jan. 1.-THE Berlin despatch pub.
lished by tho Telegraph this morning saying
that Emperor William had sent concilntory
letter to the Queen in response to an autograph
letter of rebuke sent TO him by her Majesty ap-
pears to be q canard without even the merit of
originality. 1t simply reuchoes story that has
been current here since Wednesday. The de-
spatch is ignored by some of the evening papers
and sneered Mt BY others. The 7rlsg,aphs cor
respondent says that Lord Salisbury has avoid
ed asking explanations OF tho Emperor's atti-
tude on the Transraal question. which
explanations might be unpleasant, and adds
that the Governments OF the several
German States have commenced to protest that
no hostility to England was intended: that no
protection OF the Transvaal is desired. and that
no German interference in any form was ever
intended. AS all this is directly contrary to all
the information that has been allowed to reach
the journalists who are In touch with the Gov
ernincnt official, here, tho value of these stories
from Berlin can be gauge. 1t IS deemed ncc-
essary. however. to notice them. as were they
true they would alter the whole situation.
The most influential weekly papers in trying
opinion that the theory that his Majesty Is a
dangerous lunatic who has exploded BON
under q momentary impulse must be d!smi missed
as incr rcd Bile.
The Spectator very openly says that 1t finds it
peror means. 1t adds that 1t has been patent
to the Foreign Office for some time that Ger
ain. She has checked Lord Salisbury's nego.
tiations In favor of the Armenuns. and her IT
titude. more than that of the Car, has pre-
vented a settlement or that question. Admit
ting that 1t Is probable that the Emperor aims
at a European coalition against Great Britain.
vain dream Neither France. Russia. Austria.
nor Italy are sufficiently interested to help to
realize the dream Of German supremacy. The
Nusr m In y of
zle that Emperor WI wanted the Trans
vaal as German colony and opened negotia-
tions with the Boers. TO whom he promised pro-
lection. He then sounded Portugal relative to
tho passage OF an armed German force from
Delngua Bay across Portuguese territory to the
TransvaaI. In the mean time. finding himself
checkmated by the energetic ACTION OF the
British Government. he has taken more
The Stdtlsi says that Germany will require to
settle with France before joining q coalition to
dismember the British empire This implies
that France would demand The retrocession of
Alsace- Lorraine and probably Belgium. II the
Europe. Russia would obtain the Balk Kan States.
with Coastantinoplc, and Germany would an
nex Holland. such coalition % W"ud involve
prolonged European war. during which Great
Britain would acquire allies and would be
likely 10 cr"sh Emperor William MS she did
Apropos of the Statfst's sreculations it is
worth noting that Gen. Elliot. writing to the
Times. says that a statement was made to him
by Gen. Won Elumenthal relative TO the German
| oiiical plans for the invasion or England i'm
| mcdiately upon tho declaration OF n war bc-
plans the German forces would overrun Holland
ports, and cross the North Sea in seven columns.
II is calculated by Germany that II o.e-third of
ers,ons era Succeeded in land ing II in I'm England Ia s they
would soon capture London. The English
papers call the scheme lud,crous. but Gen. Ell
| iiot declares that II WAS told seriously to him.
The Economist snys that the results to Great
Britain and Germany In the event Of war would
| per cent. OF er,foreign commerce. against Eng
lands losssof per cent If EnglaHd kept com.
mand OF the sea the wn1is foreign
trade would bs pushed in markets now contested
by the Germans ~
In London indicates the mood OF the German
| population, which Is estimated at $4,000, they
conduct, resent Brltish hostility. to German,
| as uniustifled. Many Germans who have beer
settled in Engnnd FOR D long time tim proposs e
| war. This will prevent Germany from callinl
upon them to bear arms in the event of actua
The W'rstrn mister Gazette. commenting on tho
| relations between the Emperor and the British
iensive. T Ho use. tho imperative in his inter
| course with all his relations In ENGLAND and
Germany. and hold; himself to he Ihe hend o.
| British Princess Royal he always contends tln
hs is heir 10 the British throne. In connec
W,s hs story "r Emperor a % wsm 'i0 Il,
event of thrdenth Of The Queen. will claim III,
| t.Ir0ns Of tho United Kingdom and prepare /,
enforce his rights hy force Of arms Asa be
| lever in the divine right OF kings he would no
regard an adverse decision Oh his claim b. Par
| lnment.
| President Krnger's retention Of DR.. Jameson
| and the olhcr prisoners captured hy tho lorr
| and the seizure 0f further hostages give Minis
lerial circles quams OF doubt ns 10 whether th
| Queeu's messnGe OF Thanks to Him was no
| premature MIR. rhnmheran. Ihe Colonia
| Secretary, TOO quickly concluded that Preside
| Krtiger mcnnt To Immediately rclaase the pris
| oners. Prc-iden, KrNger'S message lostponin.
his final decision un the question OF release unit
| quiet shall te restored IN Johannesburg is nov
| read ditIercI Is from what 1t was when ilrs
| received
| seems to ne over. Lord saiisbury has cinchet
the position at DeaGoa !ay by notifying HI
| Government Mt Lishon that tho landing Of an!
| foreign troops there Wi! be immed lately fol
| lowed b. the occupation of the place by th
i British. BY Wednesday Ave British cruiser
will be stationed AT Dolagoa, Bay. This pro
| ceduie rather sayors Of u bluf. MS no powe
| threatens 10 land troops there hut II is part o
| the strong hand thai tho British Government
compelled 10 play.
Clrlisie's Popular Loan
May bo good thing for sch Treasury. but the Sour